CSIS Middle East Program · 15 hours ago
Intern - Economic Security and Technology Department (Spring 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit organization providing strategic insights and policy solutions. The Economic Security and Technology Department is seeking a motivated intern to support research on U.S. economic security and technology competitiveness.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Support all day-to-day research activities of the EST Front Office
Support data collection, cleaning, and analysis on economic and technology trends using Excel and other programs (e.g., Flourish)
Compile literature reviews on macroeconomic, technology, and industrial policy topics
Develop memos in preparation for bi-weekly Betting on America podcast episodes on U.S. technology competitiveness and for senior staff speaking engagements
Collaborate closely with fellow interns and research staff on time-sensitive assignments and other departmental initiatives
Qualification
Required
Must hold a bachelor's degree
Must have prior research experience, which may include academic coursework, in at least one – preferably both – of the following areas: International trade and finance, U.S. technology and innovation policy
Some prior experience using Excel (e.g., pivot tables, charts, simple formulas), including through coursework or past internships, is required
Must have excellent English-language writing and research skills and be detail-oriented under pressure
Should be a critical and creative thinker who thrives in an independent working environment with tight deadlines
Proactive problem solving, proper time management skills, and the ability to brief staff in an effective and concise manner are essential
Must be able to work in-person at the CSIS office with the ability to work from home occasionally if needed
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
Preferred
Progress towards a master's degree, or a master's degree, is a plus
Familiarity with at least one statistical and data analysis software (e.g., Python, R, Stata) for tasks like data cleaning is preferred
Preference will be given to candidates who are able to complete an in-person, 6-month, full-time internship
Company
CSIS Middle East Program
Established in Washington, DC over 60 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase