Strategic Relations Summer Intern

Job Description

Strategic Relations Summer Intern | Metrea

The Tone:
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. They focus on delivering Effects-as-a-Service™ across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic domains. This paid internship in Washington, DC, offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to support the Strategic Relations team in deepening relationships with key U.S. strategic communities. The role is critical for enhancing engagement with elected officials, political appointees, and senior military officials, thereby advancing Metrea’s mission and market presence in the national security environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time, non-exempt (24 – 30 hours a week)
• Location: Washington, DC (In-person)

• Team: Strategic Relations team (reporting to them, collaborating with various departments)
• Mission: Support the Strategic Relations team by understanding and engaging key influencers, stakeholders, and decision-makers in the national security environment, delivering insights into risk and opportunity exposures from external engagements.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Briefing Materials: Support the development of briefing materials for engagements with government officials.
• Event Summaries: Attend and provide summaries of external events such as U.S. Congressional hearings and think tank discussions.
• Legislative Research: Research legislative proposals and federal, state, and local U.S. governmental activities pertaining to Metrea’s priorities on defense, security, and disaster response.
• International Coverage: Provide coverage of key international organizations and coalitions where the U.S. has an enduring interest, such as NATO, the United Nations, and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.
• Team Support: Assist with other tasks within the Americas Market Group as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrollment at a university pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in political science, foreign policy, international business, or related studies. Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in national security, defense, and foreign policy, as shown through prior coursework or internship experience.
• Experience: No specific years of prior experience are required, but candidates must be available for 24-30 hours a week, in-person, in Washington, DC. This includes a willingness to learn more about the defense and related security industry and Metrea’s mission areas worldwide.
• Skills: Strong ability to write short memo-style products, acute attention to detail, a proactive attitude to teamwork by taking initiative with new ideas and projects, and the willingness and ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to company matters.
• Bonus: Previous internship experience in Congress or the Executive Branch.