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Firefly Aerospace · 3 months ago

Internship - Government Relations - Summer 2026

Arlington, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space transportation company on a mission to enable world-wide operations in space. They are seeking a talented and motivated Government Relations Intern to support the government relations department with various projects and tasks, providing hands-on experience in the legislative process.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze legislative priorities and public policy goals at the federal/state levels

Conduct legislative research and track relevant space policy and regulatory issues

Research potential funding opportunities

Analyze legislation to support business decisions

Other policy analysis as required

Qualification

U.S. Legislative ProcessAnalytical skillsOral communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Foundational knowledge of the U.S. Legislative Process

Excellent organization and analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Must be currently enrolled in either a Bachelor's or Masters program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State