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Velos Team

Government Relations Intern - Space & Defense

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A Social Scientist carries out and facilitates social science research to better understand human behavior. Involves activities such as analysis of laboratory results, quality control, data management, and presentations of findings. May utilize statistic or other data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA or SAS.

$98,412 / year median in Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Velos is seeking part- or full-time government relations interns to join our team for the Fall semester. Interns provide support across clients to aid execution of influence campaigns furthering the client's government relations and business development objectives. Velos represents leaders in the Defense, SpaceIntelligence, Homeland Security, and related industries. This position is located at our office in Crystal City (Arlington, VA). Responsibilities Conduct budgetlegislative research Attend and summarize congressional hearingsindustry events Monitorcurate industry news for weekly e-newsletter Support development of issue papers, talking points, presentations, quantitative analyses, and other client materials Other tasks as assigned Qualifications Upperclassman or Graduate student Interest or experience in defense or national security space Interest or experience in federal appropriationslegislative process Must be eligible to obtain a US government security clearance Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship The government relations team is small and dedicated to each other and the work of our clients. We are in the business of influencing decision makers to make the right decision for our clients and the nation. If you are creative, curious, smart, and solution-oriented, you should join our team. Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.