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Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.\nJOB SUMMARY: \nCSIS seeks a technology policy intern to support the Strategic Technologies Program. The Strategic Technologies Program conducts research on the social, economic, and security challenges created by emerging technologies to inform effective policy solutions and best practices. The Strategic Technologies Program is a leading voice on technology policy, partnering with the private sector and governments to provide pragmatic, data-driven analysis and recommendations written for a global audience. The Program’s research agenda includes cybersecurity; 5G networks and telecommunications; intelligence, artificial intelligence; emerging technology and innovation; and the political effect of the internet. Due to the fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters that enjoy a wide variety of analytic and programmatic work. \nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: \nEssential functions include: \nAssisting with monitoring developments in the technology policy arena; \nAssisting with ongoing research projects as needed in both the national and international arena; \nCollaborate with and support multiple staff members on different research projects including international cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data governance, distributed ledger technology, 5th generation telecommunications, and encryption. \nCompiling research and data into literature reviews, summaries, backgrounders, and short publications to support the program’s research portfolio; \nAssisting with development and maintenance of research databases; \nSupporting events and other administrative tasks as necessary; \nKNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: \nMust hold bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. Graduate degree preferred. Current graduate students will be considered. \nExperience in policy research, particularly in technology policy; \nMust have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution; \nDemonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely, particularly about technical concepts; \nStrong professional communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and high-level stakeholders; \nAbility to work independently and manage multiple assignments under deadlines effectively; \nDemonstrated interest in technology policy issues; \nDemonstrated understanding of CSIS purpose and function, as well as a familiarity with the Technology Policy Program; \nSpecific experience with facial recognition technology, distributed ledger technology, 5th generation telecommunications, or international cybersecurity is a plus. \nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS: \nThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. \nPerformances of duties require the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel. The job frequently requires ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. \nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. \nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. \nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS\nApplications should be submitted through the CSIS Careers & Culture portal. The review process will continue until the position is filled. All applicants must submit the following documents, as a single PDF file under the \"Resume\" field: \nResume\nCover letter.\nA writing sample (max 5 pages).\nAcademic transcript (official or unofficial).\nContact info for 3 references (name, title, affiliation, email address, and phone number).\nSalary Range\n$18.40—$20.40 USD\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS\nThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 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