Fall Intern: National Security Strategy, Pentagon Budgeting, and the US Defense Industrial Base

The American Enterprise Institute is a leading think tank seeking an intern to assist with research and writing on national security and defense issues. The intern will support Senior Fellows and contribute to various projects related to the US Defense Department and its budget.

What you'll do:

• Conducting quantitative research and modeling of the US Defense Department’s budget
• Compiling research memos on topics pertaining to the US Defense Department recruiting and retention, US defense industrial base, US National Security Strategy, and US Space Policy
• Collecting, estimating, or reviewing data on specific programs within the US Defense Department
• Contributing language for op-eds and reports published in external media outlets and through the American Enterprise Institute

What they're looking for:

• Strong interest in defense and national security issues
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able to write concisely
• Experience researching in academic settings or in previous professional environments
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to participate in the program on an in-person basis for 25-40 hours per week
• GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university