Fall Congressional Research Intern

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Legis1 Inc. Join us at Legis1, where technological innovation meets the policymaking landscape. Legis1 provides unparalleled insights and analysis on Congress, lobbying, and the legislative process.

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Join us at Legis1, where technological innovation meets the policymaking landscape. Legis1 provides unparalleled insights and analysis on Congress, lobbying, and the legislative process. Our feature-rich platform enables our users to unlock insights, build connections, manage risks, and stay informed of legislative actions impacting them.

Born from a collaborative effort among former Hill practitioners, academics, data scientists, designers, engineers, and commercial experts, Legis1 is at the forefront of congressional and lobbying data and analysis.

Legis1 is located in North Bethesda and maintains a presence on Capitol Hill.

This internship is a part-time opportunity with compensation of $15.95 per hour, depending upon skills and experience. The position will be primarily in-person in North Bethesda, Maryland, with options for hybrid arrangements. The dates for the internship will be August 31 - Nov 20 depending upon students’ availability/ course schedule.

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Conduct research to support current and future Legis1 datasets, particularly related to Congress

Explore new data sources, and learn how data is structured for integration into a data product

Support data quality and reliability efforts by following established checks and documenting observations.

Assist cross-functional teams with data-related tasks and coordination.

Collaborate with colleagues on data processing activities.

Conduct targeted research on project topics as needed.

Genuine interest in Legis1’s mission and in using data to inform policy.

Enrolled undergraduate student pursuing Political Science, Economics, or a related field

Interest or foundational knowledge about Congress, politics, policy, and/or elections (campaign or political experience is a plus)

Strong verbal and written communication, plus active listening skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Basic familiarity with spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets); willingness to learn and grow technical skills.

Familiarity with databases and legislative data is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize under supervision.

Hands-on experience working with real-world legislative data and product teams.

Mentorship and guidance from a cross-disciplinary group of policy, data, and product professionals.

Flexible scheduling to accommodate coursework.

A supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and future consideration for continued part-time or full-time roles.

Submit your resume, a brief cover note describing your interest in data and policy, and any relevant coursework or projects. (Cover letter and resume in one file- upload)

Include examples of any data-related work (class projects, internships, personal projects) if available.