financial analyst

ai business analyst

business & financial analyst lead Jobs in Washington

business & financial analyst lead

cloud developer – mid (team 07) Jobs in Washington

cloud developer – mid (team 07)

communications summer intern Jobs in Washington

communications summer intern

2027 digital ventures summer analyst

Starwood Capital Group

<div><div>Program Description:</div><div>
Starwood Capital's Data Center Development Summer Analyst Program is a 9-week immersive experience designed to provide participants with hands-on exposure to the acquisitions, development, and asset management process in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We select a small group of highly motivated summer analysts with the objective of identifying top talent for our Full-Time Analyst Program. Summer analysts are given a high level of responsibility and a unique opportunity to work directly with senior management, joint venture partners, general contractors, engineers, utility providers, and municipalities across our data center portfolio. Summer Analysts will gain meaningful experience through live development projects, financial analysis, construction tracking, market research, and networking opportunities. In addition, summer analysts will participate in a series of specialized training sessions designed to strengthen technical, analytical, and professional skills while facilitating a smooth transition into the investment industry at Starwood or elsewhere. The program is mentorship-driven, enabling interns to build lasting relationships with professionals across the firm and supporting the long-term development of a successful career in real estate development and investing.</div><div>
</div><div>
Responsibilities:</div><div>
Summer analysts will focus on acquisitions, development, construction oversight, and asset management of data center investments. Responsibilities will include:</div><ul><li>
Supporting active development projects including tracking budgets, schedules, and milestone deliverables</li><li>
Assisting with financial modeling for development pro formas, construction draws, and return analyses</li><li>
Conducting market research on data center demand fundamentals, power availability, and entitlement/zoning dynamics</li><li>
Preparing materials for internal investment committee presentations and lender/partner updates</li><li>
Coordinating with third-party consultants, engineers, contractors, and utility providers on project deliverables</li><li>
Assisting with asset management activities including tenant coordination, business plan execution, and exit strategy analysis</li></ul><div>
Qualifications:</div><div>
Starwood Capital seeks to hire qualified candidates who have superior analytical, quantitative, and technical skills. Qualifications for successful candidates include:</div><ul><li>
Strong academic records</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills</li><li>
Good judgment and intellectual curiosity</li><li>
An unyielding work ethic and attention to detail</li><li>
A demonstrated interest in real estate, infrastructure, or development</li><li>
Familiarity with or interest in data center infrastructure, power systems, or technology real estate is a plus</li><li>
A willingness to take direction and the capacity to quickly learn and develop skills required to become an effective Analyst</li><li>
Being a team player who feels comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment that requires cross job function collaboration</li><li>
Must be a class of 2028 undergraduate student</li></ul></div>

2027 Digital Ventures Summer Analyst

Pearson

<div>Lead, Business Analyst
Description: This role aligns to a Digital Business Analyst
The Role
As a Digital Content Business Analyst, you will be the bridge between business needs and technical execution, driving the modernization of digital content workflows and the adoption of AI-enabled solutions. You&rsquo;ll partner with engineering, product, and content teams to translate business requirements into actionable technical plans, ensuring our digital content is delivered efficiently, at scale, and with measurable impact for learners worldwide.
What You&rsquo;ll Own
<ul><li>Translate business requirements into clear technical execution plans that guide engineering and platform teams.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with engineering to understand system architecture, API dependencies, integration workflows, and platform constraints.</li>
<li>Identify and escalate technical risks, blockers, and gaps in requirements to ensure project success.</li>
<li>Support the adoption of modern, AI-enabled workflows, tooling modernization, and platform standards across content operations.</li>
<li>Serve as the communication bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, facilitating workshops, technical deep dives, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.</li>
<li>Build strong partnerships across product management, content operations, engineering, QA, design, and support teams to drive project outcomes.</li>
<li>Analyze the cost of creating content and drive efficiency for digital content modernization initiatives.</li>
</ul>Required Skills and Competencies:
<ul><li>Strong technical acumen, with experience in system architecture, API management, and integration workflows.</li>
<li>Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, able to facilitate technical discussions and bridge gaps between teams.</li>
<li>Proven ability to identify and mitigate technical risks, blockers, and requirements gaps.</li>
<li>Experience supporting the adoption of AI-enabled workflows and modern digital platforms.</li>
<li>Project management skills, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver complex projects on time.</li>
<li>Adaptability and creativity in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li>
</ul>Qualifications (Education &amp; Experience):
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required.</li>
<li>Experience in digital content creation, technical project management, or related fields preferred.</li>
</ul>Ready to make an Impact?
Apply now and help shape the future of learning.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $130,000 - $150,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through 26th March. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Program Management
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Higher Education
Schedule: FULL\_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 22847
\#location</div>

Lead, Business Analyst

<div>The summer intern in AFT Communications will support the production team with the creation and preparation of visual assets for digital and print communications and assist with designing graphics for social media, publications, reports, and other communications materials. 
 
The AFT Communications intern will support the AFT&rsquo;s national communication strategy by creating, curating and analyzing content that engages and mobilizes educators, healthcare professionals and public service workers. Working directly with the Communications Director, the intern will help tell powerful stories, amplify campaigns, and elevate the union&rsquo;s voice across digital platforms.<ul><li> Format and resize existing graphics to meet platform and brand specifications.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Help maintain visual consistency by following established branding and style guidelines.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Organize and maintain graphic files, templates, and shared design assets.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Assist with basic photo editing, layout adjustments, and simple illustrations as needed.</li></ul>

Collaborate with communications, media affairs, and social media teams to produce timely visual content.</div>

Communications Summer Intern

BigBear.ai

<div>Overview:
<div>
BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Decision Scientist to support one of our Intelligence clients' Object Based Intelligence mission. This position will be onsite in Washington DC or Reston, VA with potential travel for onsite customer training.</div><div></div><div> 
BigBear.ai helps people make sense of their data using our cloud-based platform and big data processing algorithms. Each day, we crunch massive volumes of structured and unstructured data into usable and actionable information for our customers. This is an ideal opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing AI/ML companies in the industry.</div><div></div><div> 
At BigBear.ai we're in this business together. We own it, we make it thrive, and we enjoy the challenges of our work. We know that our employees play the largest role in our continual success. That is why we foster an environment of growth and development, with an emphasis on opportunity, recognition, and work-life balance. We give the same high level of commitment to our employees that we give to our clients. If BigBear.ai sounds like the place where you want to be, we'd enjoy speaking with you.</div>
What you will do:
<ul><li>Understand and improve the judgment and decision making of individuals, groups, and organizations.</li><li>
Apply principles of psychology to business, analytic and other decision-making processes to improve and / or empirically evaluate 
those processes.</li><li>
Activities may include assisting in policy planning; workflow procedures testing and evaluation, analytic workflow redesign, training and development.</li><li>
May work with management to prescribe workflow modifications that 
improve worker productivity and analytic judgment.</li></ul>
What you need to have:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance</li><li>
12 years of experience as a decision scientist, analytic methodologist, business analyst, or data scientist.</li></ul>
What we'd like you to have:
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in a directly related field</li><li>
6+ years of experience supporting the Department of War, or Intelligence Community as a decision scientist, analytic methodologist, business analyst, or data scientist.</li></ul>
About BigBear.ai:
<div>
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai&rsquo;s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.</div><div></div><div> 
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div></div><div></div>

Senior Decision Scientist

CINQCARE

<div>Why Join CINQCARE?
CINQCARE is a provider-led, community-based health and care partner dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who need care the most, with a deep commitment to high-needs, urban and rural communities. Our local physicians, nurses, and caregivers work together to serve people and the communities they live in, beyond just treating symptoms. We remove barriers by delivering personalized care as close to home as possible, often in-home, because we know a deep understanding of our patient&rsquo;s race, culture, and environment is critical to delivering improved health outcomes. By empowering patients, providers, and caregivers with the support they need, we strive to make health and care a reality&mdash;not a burden&mdash;every single day. Join us in creating a better way to care.
Position Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving CINQCARE&rsquo;s enterprise FP&amp;A activities by developing and maintaining comprehensive financial models, multi‑year projections, and performance analytics that support strategic planning and operational decision‑making. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to produce accurate forecasts, evaluate financial performance, and translate complex data into actionable insights. The analyst enhances scalable FP&amp;A processes, builds automated dashboards and recurring reports, and prepares executive‑ready presentations that inform strategic initiatives across the organization. By managing large datasets, performing scenario and sensitivity analyses, and supporting annual planning and budgeting cycles, this position ensures CINQCARE&rsquo;s financial strategies are grounded in rigorous analysis, operational alignment, and sustainable growth principles.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, build, and maintain enterprise‑ and market‑level financial models to support FP&amp;A planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.</li><li>Prepare multi‑year financial projections incorporating volume assumptions, payer mix, reimbursement, workforce capacity, productivity, and operating cost drivers.</li><li>Build and enhance scalable financial models and processes to support business growth and evolving FP&amp;A needs.</li><li>Perform scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to support forecasting, planning, and ad‑hoc analytical requests.</li><li>Analyze actual financial performance versus forecasts, budgets, and pro forma assumptions; identify key variances and underlying drivers.</li><li>Support the annual planning and budgeting process, including data gathering, model updates, analysis, and coordination across departments.</li><li>Serve as a financial business partner to functional teams to support forecasting, performance reporting, and analytical needs.</li><li>Build, maintain, and automate financial dashboards and recurring reports; track key financial and operational metrics and provide actionable insights.</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reporting packages.</li><li>Build and enhance P&amp;L models for new and existing businesses, including KPI dashboards and ad‑hoc analyses.</li><li>Work with large and complex datasets, transforming financial and operational data into clear insights for decision‑making.</li><li>Create executive‑ready presentations that distill complex financial information into clear charts, tables, and summaries.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve, scale, or simplify FP&amp;A models, tools, and reporting processes.</li><li>Participate in finance initiatives, including process improvements, ad‑hoc analyses, and periodic reporting activities.</li><li>Maintain documentation of financial models, assumptions, and methodologies to ensure consistency, transparency, and repeatability.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education</li></ul>
o Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, or a related quantitative field.<ul><li>Experience</li></ul>
o Demonstrated experience developing complex pro forma, multi‑year, and enterprise‑level financial models to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
o Proven ability to perform scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, stress‑testing, and risk‑adjustment modeling to evaluate financial and operational outcomes.
o Proficient in managing the full FP&amp;A cycle&mdash;including rolling forecasts, variance/flux analysis, and KPI dashboarding&mdash;with the ability to identify operational and financial &ldquo;levers&rdquo; that drive sustainable margin improvement and cost efficiency.
o Prior experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, or a highly analytical FP&amp;A function strongly preferred; ability to build &ldquo;from scratch&rdquo; financial models and decision frameworks for new business ventures and market expansions.<ul><li>Technical Skills</li></ul>
o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, multi‑tab model architecture, and scenario/sensitivity automation.
o Strong capabilities in financial forecasting, scenario modeling, variance/flux analysis, and pro forma development.
o Experience analyzing healthcare financial and operational datasets, with the ability to translate clinical and operational data into actionable financial insights.
o Proficiency in building dynamic dashboards and data visualizations (e.g., KPI dashboards, pro forma performance tracking, operational metric dashboards).
o Experience working with reporting and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).
o Familiarity with financial planning systems or EPM tools (e.g. Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive, Oracle EPM) is a plus.<ul><li>Soft Skills:</li></ul>
o Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational concepts into clear, actionable business insights.
o Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present financial analyses and recommendations to cross‑functional leaders in a concise, executive‑ready manner.
o Effective cross‑functional partnership skills, with the ability to work closely with finance, strategy, clinical, and operations teams to drive alignment and support enterprise initiatives.
o High attention to detail combined with an enterprise‑wide perspective, ensuring accuracy while understanding broader business impacts.
o Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight.
o Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented mindset, continually identifying opportunities to improve processes, models, and decision frameworks.
The working environment and physical requirements of the job include:
In-office work is performed indoors in a traditional office setting with conditioned air, artificial light, and an open workspace.
In this position you will need an to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers in person and over devices, sometimes with people who are agitated. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Must be able to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Lifting of up to 10 lbs. occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.
Equal Opportunity &amp; Reasonable Accommodation Statement
CINQCARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please indicate this in your application or speak with your recruiter during the hiring process.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. 
Our Benefits
At CINQCARE, we care for our team like we care for our patients&mdash;holistically. We offer flexible, comprehensive benefits so you can thrive while delivering top-notch care.<ul><li>
Medical Plans: Two comprehensive options offered to Team members.</li><li>
401K: 4% employer match for your future.</li><li>
Dental &amp; Vision: Flexible plans with in-network savings.</li><li>
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holidays, and wellness time.</li><li>
Extras: Pet insurance, commuter benefits, mileage reimbursement, CME for providers, and company-provided phones for field staff.</li></ul></div>

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Cherokee Federal

<div>Threat Finance Analyst - Senior
***This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. ***
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. 
Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking exceptionally qualified candidates to serve as Threat Finance Analysts at the Senior Level to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The Threat Finance Analysts and their counterparts provide regular finished intelligence products on foreign financial activities. 
Compensation &amp; Benefits:
Starting Estimated Salary Range for the Threat Finance Analyst: $120,000 - $155,000. Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. 
Threat Finance Analyst - Senior Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Conducts all-source forensic accounting analysis and production, by fusing financial / transactional data from formal banking systems, financial reports, and other forms of reporting as a layer of analysis.
</li><li>Analyze specific foreign financial activities including threat financiers, facilitators, and financial networks / operations associated with, but not limited to, terrorism, CD, narco-terrorism, counterintelligence, insurgency, proliferation, and operational activity which threatens US national security interests.
</li><li>Aggregate and fuse multi-modal transactional data and identity.
</li><li>Map and perform analysis of financial data from formal banking systems, financial reports, and informal transfer means.
</li><li>Prepares and integrate financial data from all available sources including, but not limited to, SIGINT intercepts; HUMINT; Law Enforcement Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), search warrants and subpoenas; DOMEX, and shared data such as Bank Secrecy Act, formal banking system, Suspicious Activities Reports, and informal systems.
</li><li>Understands payment relationships, revenue-generation, and money-laundering methods.
</li><li>Applies statistical techniques including flows analysis, visualization, and geospatial analysis tools to bulk and raw transactional data.
</li><li>Applies pattern analysis to large data sets related to large data sets.
</li><li>Applies intelligence collection requirements, essential elements of information, priority intelligence requirements, and search terms to DOMEX triage processes.
</li><li>Applies data engineering to interface with structured data and data forensics tools.
</li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned 
<li>
</li></ul>Threat Finance Analyst - Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
<ul><li>Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
</li><li>Desired to have a minimum of 12 years of experience related to the Threat Finance Analyst role with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.
</li><li>Possess knowledge and ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
</li><li>Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
</li><li>Ability to interpret analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications.
</li><li>Experience defending analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
</li><li>Experience in producing timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/ soft copy matrices and/ or web-enabled formats.
</li><li>Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills
</li><li>Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools.
</li><li>Experience developing structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
</li><li>Capable of recognizing nuances and resolving contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
</li><li>Possess working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise.
</li><li>Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/ platforms and human intelligence sources related to the responsibilities of the Threat Finance Analyst position.
</li><li>Understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
</li><li>Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the Threat Finance Analyst role.
</li><li>Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.
</li><li>Experience in structuring analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
</li><li>Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
</li><li>Possesses ability to develop concise, insightful and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
</li><li>Ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
</li>Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal 
<li>
</li></ul>Company Information:
Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) is a part of Cherokee Federal &ndash; the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government&rsquo;s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSE , visit cherokee-federal.com. 
#CherokeeFederal #LI-CK4 #InteCareers 
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. 
Threat Finance Analyst
Counterdrug Analyst
Financial Crimes Analyst
All Source Analyst 
Threat Finance
Organized Crime
Foreign Intelligence 
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre- employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.</div>

Threat Finance Analyst Senior

Democracy Forward

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Summary:</h3>

Are you a detail-oriented and mission-driven student interested in communications and media? If so, Democracy Forward Foundation (&quot;Democracy Forward&quot;) is looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Intern to join our team.

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive intern to support the Policy and Public Affairs team. This position will be responsible for drafting and editing communications materials, assisting with media monitoring, supporting digital and social media efforts, and helping the team track and communicate developments across Democracy Forward's litigation and advocacy work.

Democracy Forward's office is based in Washington, DC. Interns are expected to be in the office an average of 2-3 days per week. The internship program is anticipated to run from May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026.

The Policy and Public Affairs Intern will report to the Senior Communications Manager and work closely with the communications, press, policy, and digital teams. Applications are due Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities:</h3>
<ul><li>Media Monitoring and Communications Support</li>
<li><ul><li>Partner with members of the Policy and Public Affairs team to conduct ongoing media monitoring and track coverage of Democracy Forward's litigation and policy work.</li>
<li>Research press mentions of Democracy Forward's cases and initiatives and assist with compiling twice-daily internal press clips distributed across the organization.</li>
<li>Assist with the preparation of weekly press coverage graphics and summaries to help internal teams understand how Democracy Forward's work is being covered in the media.</li>
<li>Conduct research to support the development and maintenance of press lists, including identifying reporters covering relevant national, state, and trade beats.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>Newsletter and Digital Content:</li>
<li><ul><li>Support the development of Democracy Forward's biweekly newsletter.</li>
<li>Research topics, develop outlines, and draft newsletter content in coordination with the communications team.</li>
<li>Identify and curate relevant press coverage, photos, and graphics for newsletter editions.</li>
<li>Contribute to the production of multiple newsletter editions during the internship period.</li>
<li>Draft social media content in coordination with the digital team.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>Research and Web Content Development:</li>
<li><ul><li>Draft and update case pages and web content to help communicate Democracy Forward's litigation and advocacy work to the public.</li>
<li>Translate complex legal concepts and case developments into clear, accessible language for non-legal audiences.</li>
<li>Support team research projects by monitoring congressional hearings, tracking relevant policy developments, and updating internal trackers.</li>
</ul></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications:</h3>

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply.
<ul>
<li>Required:</li>
<li><ul><li>Currently enrolled undergraduate student at an accredited college/university majoring in communications, political science, public policy, journalism, or a related field.</li>
<li>Strong writing, research, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear and accessible language.</li>
<li>Interest in democracy, law, public policy, and nonprofit advocacy work.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated self-awareness, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>Preferred:</li>
<li><ul><li>Familiarity with Mailchimp, WordPress, and EveryAction.</li>
<li>Familiarity with media monitoring, policy research, or communications work.</li>
<li>Interest or coursework related to law, government accountability, or civil rights issues.</li>
<li>Familiarity working or volunteering in mission-driven, nonprofit, or advocacy environments.</li>
</ul></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Work Environment &amp; Physical Demands:</h3>
<ul><li>This role may require occasional travel for team retreats, conferences, or organizational meetings.</li>
<li>This role may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.</li>
</ul>
The salary for this internship is $8,000 for the summer.<div>
Democracy Forward Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We strongly encourage people of color; LGBTQIA+ people; women; people with disabilities; and veterans to apply. Please note that all lawyer positions require a law degree and active membership in the bar of a state or the District of Columbia.

Not sure you meet all of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to mission-based legal and policy work, returning to work after a gap in employment, or simply looking to transition or take the next step in your career path, we welcome the opportunity to have you on our radar. Please include in your cover letter the nature of your interest in legal and policy work promoting democracy and progress and what you hope to bring to our team and the role for which you are applying.

Democracy Forward is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@democracyforward.org or 833-391-4732.</div></div>

Policy & Public Affairs Summer Intern

Explore 138+ 2027 digital ventures summer analyst in Washington this March. Find roles across top companies and apply now to boost your career.