Policy Intern, Public Sector (Part-Time)
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Public Sector Policy, the Policy Intern will work on government contracting, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other issues that impact the ability of federal and state governments to buy and use information technology. This role is U.S.-facing and supports the advocacy activities of the Public Sector team.
Your responsibilities:
- Monitor regulatory, and policy developments in the United States pertaining to acquisition of technology
- Create and maintain internal tracking sheets for policy developments, and other data as necessary
- Assist in drafting inputs for fact sheets, position papers, letters, comments, and other written materials as assigned
- Work collaboratively with the Public Sector team and other teams within ITI to support ITI’s advocacy efforts
- Attend internal and external meetings on acquisition regulatory policy-related issues and produce readouts
- Help coordinate Public Sector team advocacy efforts and manage the implementation of strategic projects that the team is undertaking
- Your qualifications:
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in political science, public policy, international affairs/relations, business, or a related field
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely about complex technology and policy topics
- Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest and knowledge of public sector and technology policy issues
- Experience conducting research
Your intangibles: - Self-starter that can independently handle tasks
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize competing tasks, and meet deadlines
- Team player that possesses sound judgment and demonstrates professionalism
Pay rate: $18.50/h
ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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