Indo-Pacific Security Initiative - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

Atlantic Council Of The U S • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Young Global Professional (YGP) supports the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI), which develops strategies, plans, and policies to address security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including China’s economic and military threats and North Korea’s nuclear and missile advancements. IPSI produces written and video analysis, conducts tabletop exercises and wargames, hosts public and private events, and engages with government, military, media, and other public- and private-sector stakeholders. The YGP tracks, supports, and executes project tasks for IPSI’s defense and security work, contributing analysis and actionable recommendations for US, allied, and partner military and government audiences. The role also supports research, panels, workshops, tabletop exercises, and related project activities.

This internship is based full-time at the Atlantic Council’s Washington, DC headquarters. Candidates must be able to work 40 hours per week, with at least four days per week in the office. Compensation is $18.50 per hour. Applications close Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET; applications require a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Interest in and knowledge of Indo-Pacific defense and deterrence, including familiarity with military threats posed by the People’s Republic of China and/or North Korea.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, in person and virtually, including the ability to work through challenges and demonstrate high emotional intelligence.
• Versatile research and writing skills, with strong attention to detail across different lengths and formats.
• Strong organizational, logistical, time-management, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, think quickly under time pressure, and multitask to meet competing demands as part of a team.
• Ability to commit to full-time work (40 hours per week) at the Washington, DC headquarters, with four days per week in the office.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably majoring in Asian Studies, International Relations, National Security, or another related field.
• Experience with relevant wargames, seminars, and workshops.
• Experience interfacing with Indo-Pacific stakeholders.
• Experience with social media, website, and email marketing software.
• Mandarin skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills; a positive attitude and adaptability; and awareness and understanding of Indo-Pacific culture and protocol.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational, substantive, and administrative functions for ongoing and future IPSI projects, including monitoring regional news cycles, managing network databases, and consolidating relevant information and materials.
• Support coordination, scheduling, convening, and logistics for public and private events, including drafting invitations, corresponding with key participants, taking notes, and tracking participants.
• Implement communications and promotion strategies for core events and publications through email, the webpage, social media, and multimedia as required.
• Conduct research and source citation, editing, proofreading, and graphical work for project activities, including technical reports, summaries, and briefings prepared by IPSI staff and fellows.
• Support research, panels, workshops, tabletop exercises, and other project activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed