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PMAT

PMAT Internship Opportunities

Washington, DC · Remote

$26/hr

... Defense. About the Role: As a PMAT Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside ... Remote opportunities are dependent on project requirements and security requirements. Work ...

JDA

Sr. Director, Marketing- Defense

Washington, DC · Remote

$152K/yr

US-Remote Dallas or DC area preferred About Us Blue Yonder Defense Solutions, LLC., a Blue Yonder ... Experience in government contracting strongly preferred * Proven track record of driving demand ...

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What is a remote defense contractor intern?

A Remote Defense Contractor Intern is a student or early-career professional who works for a defense contracting company from a remote location, rather than on-site. Their tasks often include supporting engineers, analysts, or project managers in areas such as research, data analysis, documentation, and project coordination. These internships provide hands-on experience with defense industry projects, exposure to security protocols, and opportunities to learn about government contracting processes, all while working remotely. Interns may need to meet specific eligibility requirements, such as U.S. citizenship and security clearances, depending on the nature of the work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote defense contractor intern?

To thrive as a Remote Defense Contractor Intern, you typically need a background in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with eligibility for security clearance. Familiarity with defense industry software, project management tools, and secure communication platforms is important. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective written communication help you excel in a collaborative virtual environment. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring project accuracy, maintaining security protocols, and contributing meaningfully to defense initiatives from a remote setting.

What are some common challenges faced by remote defense contractor interns, and how can they be overcome?

Remote Defense Contractor Interns often face challenges such as navigating sensitive information protocols, adapting to secure virtual collaboration tools, and building effective communication with distributed teams. To overcome these, it's important to proactively engage in onboarding training, seek clarifications from supervisors regarding security requirements, and schedule regular check-ins with team members. Staying organized, maintaining clear documentation, and leveraging available mentorship opportunities can also help interns excel in this dynamic, remote environment.

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Economic & Financial Power Research Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Internship Opportunities
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. FDD does not accept donations from any foreign governments.

About FDD's Internship Program


The Foundation for Defense of Democracies offers a variety of internship opportunities designed to provide meaningful professional development. Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small-group setting and are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts. The organization offers stipends and can assist students seeking academic credit; however, stipend eligibility requirements must be met. FDD provides both hybrid and remote internship options.


Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. It is recommended that interested candidates submit applications early. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Center on Economic and Financial Power

FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) seeks a full-time or part-time intern. The intern will work closely with the CEFP team to provide research support for critical projects relating to U.S. economic security. Projects may include working on issues related to sanctions and economic statecraft, illicit finance, global corruption risks, supply chain dependencies, trade enforcement, digital currencies, and positive economic power projection. CEFP is looking for candidates with research experience, strong writing skills, and an interest in the intersection of U.S. foreign, national security, and economic policy. For more background on CEFP, please visit www.fdd.org/cefp.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with preference given to earlier submissions.

Eligibility

  • Must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science. Data Analytics, and/or a relevant STEM field of study.
  • Interns should have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, as well as basic Excel skills.
  • Must be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.


Application Materials Required

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover letter (Please review our website and include which FDD projects and issue areas resonate with you and why. Also indicate where you found this internship and your availability for the semester.)
  3. Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages)
  4. Unofficial transcript copy

Please specify the department(s) for which you would like to be considered (feel free to indicate preferences) in your cover letter. While you may use the same cover letter for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each position of interest.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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