Summer Congressional Research Intern

Sunwater Capital • North Bethesda, MD

22h • $16 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
The position will be primarily in-person in North Bethesda, Maryland, with options for hybrid arrangements. The dates for the internship will be May 18 - August 7 depending upon students’ availability/ course schedule.

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Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize with supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with databases and legislative data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern