Summer Government Affairs Intern — Policy & Defense

Posted 2 days ago

hiiArlington (VA)

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Other General Government Support

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About the role

HII in Arlington, VA invites students to join the Government Affairs Summer Internship for at least 10 weeks, supporting the GCR team in policy analysis, legislative affairs, and political affairs. You'll conduct research on defense-related legislation, attend hearings and think tanks, and assist with PAC recruitment while preparing presentations. This paid internship requires a 40-hour week and offers exposure to corporate operations across business, IT, finance, and legal domains.

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