Intern - Economic Security and Technology Department (Spring 2025)

JOB SUMMARY: At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.   The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of approximately 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.   The front office of the Economic Security and Technology Department is seeking one research intern to support our work. We examine issues shaping global technology and commercial competition, focusing on economic policies such as trade, investment, and industrial policy; critical and emerging technologies, such as AI and semiconductors; and economic relations with other global economic actors.    The Economic Security and Technology Department brings together nearly a dozen of CSIS programs to provide cross-cutting research on economic and technology policies and their role in U.S. national security.   The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.50/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.50/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $19.50/hour for hires with a master’s degree)   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:   • Work directly with the Department’s staff team on ongoing and future projects, including on industrial policy, global value chains, critical and emerging technologies, economic security tools, and economic relations with U.S. allies and partners • Conduct research and assist with writing reports and briefs on economic security and technology topics. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships within CSIS and with other organizations under the guidance of the program. • Identify, attend, and take notes at internal and external events relevant to the work of the department. • Assist as needed with planning and hosting events for the program.   KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:   • Must be able to work full-time (30-40 hours a week) in-person at the CSIS office with the ability to work from home occasionally if needed.  • Must be at least an undergraduate student with a junior standing or above, master’s student, or a recent graduate. • Must have strong English-language writing and research skills and be detail-oriented under pressure. • Should be critical and creative thinkers who thrive in an independent working environment with tight deadlines. Proactive problem solving and proper time management skills are essential. • Must be able to function well as part of a friendly, small, and close-knit team. The ability to communicate efficiently and effectively is necessary. • Practical and/or academic background in the following areas is desirable but not required:   International trade and U.S. trade policy Critical and emerging technology policy • Prior research experience, either within a class or a previous internship, is required.     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:   The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.   Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.     HOW TO APPLY:    Interested applicants should submit a single combined PDF of their résumé, cover letter, and writing sample (3-5 pages) at https://csis.org/careers. Applications which do not meet these requirements will not be considered.