Government Relations Summer Intern
- Pay
- $28 – $31 per hour
- Location
- Washington, DC · On-site
- Job type
- Seasonal
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- U.S. citizenship
- congressional research
- policy analysis
- Microsoft Office
Also useful
- defense policy knowledge
Stated benefits & perks
- Healthcare
- 401k match
- Tuition
About the role
The intern will work directly with Stratolaunch's Senior Director of Government Relations on congressional engagement, executive branch outreach, and policy and budget research supporting the company's hypersonic flight test mission. This is a substantive role, with work products drafted for senior internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Track and summarize congressional legislation, hearings, and markup activity related to hypersonic testing, missile defense, and INDOPACOM and Pentagon priorities
- Conduct research on Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials and their activities potentially affecting Stratolaunch and the hypersonic sector
- Draft briefing memos, one-pagers, and meeting prep materials
- Support meetings with congressional staff, Department of War officials, and allied government representatives
- Help maintain government relations tracking systems (action items, contact databases, distribution lists)
- Monitor open-source intelligence on hypersonic technology, the defense industrial base, and competitor activity
Qualifications
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate student in political science, public policy, government, international affairs, defense studies, engineering policy, or a related field
- Strong written and oral communication; ability to summarize complex material concisely and accurately
- Familiarity with the congressional process and U.S. defense policy preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain a security clearance a plus but not required for this position
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Year 1-2: $28.00/hr
Year 3-4: $31.25/hr
*Year = number of years completed (ex: year 3 means they have completed their junior year and are going into their senior year)
Pay and benefits
Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
Benefits and our location(s)
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.:
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
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About Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
Government Relations Summer Intern Stratolaunch LLC | Washington, DC | Summer 2027 | Full-time
Stratolaunch is seeking a Summer Intern to support the company's Government Relations efforts in Washington, DC.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
From Stratolaunch's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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