Spring 2027 FDD Action Policy Internship
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Washington, DCFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About FDD Action
FDD Action is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that works with policymakers to advance a robust U.S. foreign policy.
About FDD Action's Policy Internship
We are seeking full-time and part-time policy interns to work at the intersection of research, strategy, and legislative action. Interns will be embedded in congressional projects, analyzing national security challenges and tracking policy debates on Capitol Hill. Issue areas include sanctions and export controls, defense policy, and countering foreign malign influence and activities.
Intern Responsibilities
- Conduct legislative research on pressing national security issues.
- Track and analyze policy developments through the NDAA and appropriations processes.
- Monitor, summarize, and analyze executive and legislative branch actions.
- Attend, cover, and summarize key congressional hearings and national security events.
- Provide responsive research support to FDD Action staff.
- Prepare briefing materials and background documents for congressional meetings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- Relevant course of study and completed coursework in: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, and/or a relevant STEM field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, and basic Excel skills.
- Must commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented self-starters with strong research skills and genuine curiosity about the legislative process.
- Prior Hill experience is a plus, but not required.
Application Materials Required
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter (Specify FDD Action projects and issue areas that resonate and why. Indicate where the internship was found and availability for the semester.)
- Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages)
- Unofficial transcript copy
Internship concentrations to specify in cover letter:
- Europe and U.S. Cyber Policy
- Middle East and U.S. Defense Policy
- Indo-Pacific, Latin America, and U.S. Financial Power