Strategic Relations Intern

Job Description

Strategic Relations Intern | Metrea

The Tone:
This is a paid internship at Metrea, located in Washington, DC. Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners, designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities across five domains and over a dozen mission areas, including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, and advanced simulation. The company’s operating model is built around a global shared-service Support Group, Core Groups focused on mission capabilities, and Market Groups applying a regional lens. At its heart, Metrea aims to be a true partner with ‘skin in the game,’ driving continuous innovation by owning the full stack from lab to field. This internship offers exposure to a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented individuals are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately. The Strategic Relations Intern will help deepen relationships with key strategic communities, including U.S. elected officials, political appointees, and senior military officials, to enhance engagement and advance Metrea’s mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time, non-exempt (24 – 30 hours a week)
• Location: In-person, Washington, DC
• Pay: $20 USD hourly
• Team: Reports to the Strategic Relations team, collaborating directly with Metrea staff across various departments.
• Mission: To support the Strategic Relations team in understanding and engaging with key influencers, stakeholders, and decision-makers in the national security environment to enhance Metrea’s mission.
• Tech Stack: N/A

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop briefing materials for engagements with government officials.
• Summarize external events such as U.S. Congressional hearings and think tank discussions.
• Research legislative proposals and federal, state, and local U.S. governmental activities relevant to Metrea’s priorities on defense, security, and disaster response.
• Cover key international organizations and coalitions where the U.S. has an enduring interest, such as NATO, the United Nations, and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.
• Assist with additional tasks within the Americas Market Group as required.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position for an undergraduate or master’s degree student enrolled at a university, pursuing studies in political science, foreign policy, international business, or related fields.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in national security, defense, and foreign policy through prior coursework or internship experience.
• Skills: Strong ability to write, particularly short memo-style products; acute attention to detail; a proactive attitude to teamwork, taking initiative with new ideas and projects; willingness to learn more about the defense and related security industry and Metrea’s mission areas worldwide; willingness and ability to maintain confidentiality in company matters.
• Bonus: Previous internship experience in the U.S. Congress or Executive Branch.