Intern - Missile Defense Project (Fall 2024)

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 some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.   The CSIS Missile Defense Project (MDP) is seeking an intern to support its research activities. The Missile Defense Project (MDP) assesses critical issues on air and missile defense, deterrence, and U.S. national security. The successful applicant would collaborate with MDP fellows on special projects related to directed energy systems, Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2), and space situational awareness. The program is looking to hire an intern for anAugust5, 2024, start date. The intern is expected to work five days a week, Monday through Friday, for a total of 35 hours/week. The position will be predominantly in-person with some flexibility for remote working.    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:   • Collection and interpretation of technical source material • Research support on directed energy, space, and information systems subject matter • Modeling and simulation • Support in report and presentation production   KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:   • Technical literacy and strong interest in relating policy and technical topics. Successful applicants will be expected to assess programs and technologies related to sensor fusion, computer vision, radar, advanced optical systems, and their associated value chains, such as for infrared and multispectral focal plane arrays. • Strong open-source research and information management competencies. • Strong written and oral communication skills tailored for a policy audience. • Familiarity with U.S. foreign policy and national security issues. • Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or a recent graduate. • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution  or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:   This position will be based out of our Washington DC headquarters and is expected to be in-office 3+ days per week. 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.      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 resumé, cover letter, and college transcript at https://careers.csis.org/.