National Security & Space Intern (Starting Immediately -- Strong Writing & Research Skills)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$20/hrHybridPart Time, Internship
Protagonist: Provides data-driven narrative analytics and strategic communication consulting.
Bachelor's degree required (MA/MS students preferred), authorized to work in the US, strong research and writing skills, ability to synthesize open-source research on space and national security, available ≥20 hours/week.
Constellis: Provides private security, tactical training, and risk management services.
3+ YOE3+ years IT engineering experience, 5+ years incident response preferred. Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. CISSP preferred. Knowledge of OS internals, endpoint security, APT/TTPs, and incident response tools.
Intern to Entry Level Conversion – Business Functions (All) (Summer 2026 Intern Program)
Everett or Saint Charles or Portland or Charleston or Oklahoma City or Berkeley or Miami or Huntington Beach or Hazelwood or Germantown or El Segundo or China Lake or Arlington or Ridley Park or Tukwila or North Charleston or Kennedy Space Center or Fairfax or Houston or Colorado Springs or Chicago or Long Beach or Renton or Dallas or Seattle or Auburn or Philadelphia or San Antonio or Kent or Mesa
$50k-$174k/yrHybridFull Time
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, satellites, and defense systems.
Enrolled college student with graduation before August 2027; previous Boeing internship required. US Person required; some roles may require ability to obtain security clearance. Employer will not sponsor visas.
Technology Service Corporation: Develops advanced sensor systems and engineering solutions for defense.
Enrolled in accredited university pursuing Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related, U.S. citizenship required, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, good academic standing.
Penn State University: Provides higher education and conducts extensive academic research programs.
Undergraduate student studying engineering or related field with proficiency in Linux and programming (C, Python, bash, PowerShell); strong communication and teamwork; eligible for U.S. government security clearance.
Linux, C, Python, bash, PowerShell, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Cherokee Federal: Provides specialized professional and technical services to federal government agencies.
Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret/TS/SCI; expert knowledge of physical security policy and standards; strong written and oral briefing skills; able to travel, including long international trips and high-threat environments.
Research Internship, Technology and National Security, Fall 2026
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
HybridInternship, Part Time
Hudson Institute: A think tank conducting research on global policy and security.
Current student or recent graduate in political science, international relations, economics, security/technology studies; strong research, writing, editing and analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; able to work minimum 20 hours/week; interest in defense and China policy.
Security Cooperation Specialist — International Military Training (FMS / IMET)
Washington or Florida or Virginia or Germany or Costa Rica
OnsiteFull Time
FedWriters: Professional writing, editing, and communications services for government agencies.
3+ YOEActive Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship; 3+ years managing international military students and security cooperation programs (FMS/IMET); experience with DSAMS and Student Assistance Network; Microsoft Office 365 proficiency; ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS.
Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), Student Assistance Network, Microsoft Office 365
Erickson Senior Living: Operates campus-style retirement communities with comprehensive senior care services.
3+ YOEMinimum 3 years public safety or emergency leadership experience (internal:2 years SES assistant manager). Must be 21+, valid driver's license, 1+ year emergency responder experience, Emergency Medical Responder cert, BLS/CPR, OSHA 10, Maryland security guard cert; professional security certs preferred.
Nightwing: Provides advanced cyber and intelligence solutions for national security.
Enrolled in a STEM Bachelor's or Master's program, experience with software programming or hardware logic circuits, ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, submit transcript with GPA and projected graduation date.
Research Intern, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Fall 2026
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteInternship
Hudson Institute: Conducts public policy research and analysis to shape global policy.
Support Middle East research with data gathering, writing, editing, and administrative tasks; must be a current student or recent graduate with strong research and writing skills.
Navaide: Provides data analytics and ERP solutions for government agencies.
Pursuing or recently completed degree in CS/IS/Data Science/Engineering; exposure to AI/ML, automation, low-code platforms; familiarity with SharePoint, Power BI, Power Platform; intermediate Microsoft SharePoint and Teams; eligible for US security clearance; strong communication and problem-solving.
Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform
PR Specialist and Internal Communications Lead, Amazon Security
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$77k-$134k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
5+ years communications/PR experience, bachelor\u0002s degree, excellent writing, internal and external communications, media relations, ability to work in a matrixed global organization; security familiarity preferred.
International Organizations Research Fall 2026 Internship
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
HybridInternship, Part Time
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Provides research and analysis on national security issues.
Minimum 3.2 GPA, relevant coursework (international relations, security studies, history, communications, journalism, international economics, political science, computer science or STEM), Microsoft Office/Word and basic Excel, strong writing and research, 22+ hrs/week, eligible to work in the US.
Alvarez & Marsal: Provides management consulting, restructuring, and business advisory services.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred; experience in international trade and investment controls; compliance and national security expertise; strong research and writing; proficient with MS Office toolset.
MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint
Fall 2026 Liberty and National Security Legal Internship
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$21/hrOnsiteInternship, Part Time
Brennan Center for Justice: Advocates for democracy and justice through research and litigation.
Open to law students (Fall 2026). Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Submit cover letter, current law school transcript, legal writing sample, resume, and three supervisor references.
Summer 2026 Internship, Democracy and Security Network, Legal
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18/hrHybridMultiple Commitments Available
German Marshall Fund of the United States: Promotes transatlantic cooperation through policy research and leadership development.
Law student or law degree required; strong legal research, writing, and analytic skills; interest in civil-military relations and democratic resilience; excellent organization and attention to detail; 20–30 hrs/week.