Internships
Student Internship Positions at the FCC 's Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Policy Division
| Bureau/Office: | The Policy Division (Division) of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission is seeking to fill various intern positions. The Policy Division drafts, develops, and administers rules, regulations, and policies, including those pertaining to 911/Enhanced 911 (E911), Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), operability and interoperability for public safety communications, communications infrastructure protection, network security and reliability. In addition, the Policy Division oversees the licensing of spectrum for public safety entities (e.g., police and fire departments). |
| Internship Period(s): | Rolling Basis |
| General Duties: | Unpaid Legal Intern The intern will assist with analysis of a broad spectrum of legal issues relating to the policies, programs and regulations of the agency. He/she will perform legal research on a variety of issues and also may be required to prepare written summary of research findings. Additionally, the intern will assist in the preparation of legal memoranda and other Commission documents. The incumbent also will attend and participate in meetings with Commission personnel and outside parties. |
| Selection Criteria: | Second and third year law students with strong analytical, research, writing and organizational skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to apply. |
| Send Application to: | John Evanoff, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau at john.evanoff@fcc.gov, and Sheila Hayes, Acting Deputy Bureau Chief for Management, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau at sheila.hayes@fcc.gov |
| Application Information: | Cover letter, resumé and a brief writing sample |
| Additional Information: | If you should have any questions concerning this internship, please contact John Evanoff via e-mail or telephone at (202) 418-0848 or Sheila Hayes via e-mail or telephone at (202) 418-2043. |
| Application Deadline(s): | Not set |
Center for Science, Technology and Security Policy
The Center for Science, Technology and Security Policy is currently seeking interns interested in the field of science and security policy. CSTSP internships offer graduate students a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in this very exciting and competitive field. The duration of the volunteer internship is approximately 4 months (with an extension possible), depending on availability. Scheduling is flexible, but an intern is expected to work 20 hours per week. Though CSTSP does not provide monetary compensation to interns, AAAS will try to accommodate students interested in receiving course credit from their institutions.
The position requires a strong interest in national and international security issues and how they relate to science and technology. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; proven organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously; and strong computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet) skills.
Terrorism Research Center, Inc. (TRC)
The Terrorism Research Center Inc., in Arlington, Virginia, is actively seeking participants for an internship program. Full-time and Part-time positions are available. The selected candidate(s) will be responsible for conducting research and support to Terrorism Research Center (TRC) analytical activities. Duties include:
- Serves as an intern within the TRC Intelligence and Analysis Division.
- Assigned to specific regions to monitor ongoing events.
- Monitor countries, trends, groups, issues, and economic activities within the region of assignment.
- Conduct research on terrorist attacks and produce analysis when assigned for TRC.s Premium Content product lines
- Engage in other analytic tasks as assigned.
- Ensure all databases, repositories, knowledge bases, intelligence tools and analytic tradecraft are all current, accurate and productive.
- Seek training, refine existing verbal and written skills, and acquire new skills that apply to your tradecraft.
- Produce written and verbal all-source analysis and fusion using all available resources at a professional level of performance.
International Center for Terrorism Studies
The International Center for Terrorism Studies (ICTS) is an independent, not-for-profit policy research institute associated with the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. Established in 1994, the activities of ICTS are guided by an International Research Council that offers recommendations for study on different aspects of terrorism, both conventional and unconventional. ICTS is also affiliated with: the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies; the Inter-University Center for Information Warfare and Cyber-Terrorism Studies; and the Inter-University Center for Legal Studies (International Law Institute, Washington, D.C.).
Internship responsibilities include research assistance and administrative support, conference coordination, editorial and publication assistance, and database development. Interns will be involved in monitoring developments and conducting research on terrorism and counterterrorism over the past two decades, peace processes, regional insurgencies and ethnic conflicts, terrorism and law, etc., developing and maintaining a database on terrorism and regional developments; compiling bibliographies and chronologies, and summarizing research materials as directed; collecting and assembling data; copy editing and proofreading; providing a full range of administrative support of the terrorism center.
The Henry L. Stimson Center seeks interns for a professional and educational experience in discovering the way in which non-profit organizations can contribute to the understanding of issues in international and homeland security. The Stimson Center offers unique internship opportunities based on the values of education, participation, and hands-on practical knowledge. Based on the Center's commitment to professional development, expectations for interns are high. In return, interns can expect a challenging environment which will prepare them for full time employment in a professional setting.
Applicants are not expected to have specialized expertise, but should be highly motivated and sincere in their desire for an internship that is challenging and professional in nature. Interns can expect close and constant interaction with program staff, including their respective program directors. Under the oversight of the project director, the supervising RA will be asked to prepare an evaluation of the intern's performance at the midpoint and at the close of the internship. The intern will also be expected to evaluate the internship program at the Stimson Center and their individual experience.
N-NC Surgeon General (2 positions)
Full time, temporary position for University undergraduate interested in a career in Medical Homeland Defense/ Security. Requirements; able to obtain interim Secret clearance, computer skills appropriate for internet research, word processing, etc. Physical health appropriate for office work. Interested in independent (but guided) research on a variety of Homeland Security related medical topics; medical aspects of CBRNE events, Agro- terrorism, Pandemic influenza, medical surge, triage, force health protection, disaster communications, mental health effects of disaster, emergency public health. Able to work well within a small group, some prior public speaking experience desirable. Able to convey ideas effectively and succinctly in person and on paper. Will be participating in command wide exercises, (long hours). May require travel on occasion.
1 Air Force AFNORTH (1 position): 1 AF AFNORTH CONTINGENCY ACTION TEAM
(CAT)
Job Description: Intern will be an active participant in the planning, training and execution of tasks required of the AFNORTH Contingency Action Team (CAT). The intern will assist with the further development and refinement of AFNORTH/CAT processes as they relate to the Homeland Security/Defense mission and the Defense Support to Civil Agencies (DSCA)
role. Additional tasks will include reviewing appropriate plans associated with above missions and assisting with exercise planning and execution. Intern will work directly with A3T POC for lesson(s) learned formulation/validation, updating ALMS database, assigning OPRs for resolution and tracking progress. This intern would also assist A3T with regularly scheduled CAT training as well as special training session in preparation for exercises.
1 Air Force AFNORTH (1 position): 1AF History Office
Duties here at First Air Force/AFNORTH history office would be a combination of historical research, collection of primary source documents which detail the various Homeland Security operations and writing the history of these operations for the Air Force Record. The below is from the Air Force Historian job description.
Researches and writes the wing history. Writes the wing history, emphasizing problems encountered, solutions to these problems, and the wing's effectiveness in accomplishing its mission. Collects information that will ensure significant aspects of the wing's mission are preserved. Identifies, selects, and organizes a wide variety of primary and secondary sources, including personal interviews with the commander and other key officials, staff meetings, briefings, conferences, official correspondence,
e-mail, reports, studies, directives and instructions, published materials, and other internal and external sources. Critically evaluates source material to establish its relative value and veracity, considering circumstances at the time events occurred or decisions were made, objectivity of those presenting the information, and the consistency and quality of the information. Where significant evidentiary materials are ambiguous or inconsistent, conducts research to establish and verify the facts. Synthesizes historical facts with consideration of broad program directives and specific requirements. Writes the historical narrative and
includes the chronological sequence of events, including any charts, tables, and graphs required to support and supplement the text. Identifies sources of information through footnote citations and attaches supporting documents for future research and reference. Coordinates completed history with appropriate staff agencies prior to submission to the commander.
Conducts special studies and creates other historical products such as oral histories. Conceptualizes, plans, researches, and writes historical studies of broad interest and applicability throughout the wing, including such topics as long-term historical analyses of the wing's operations, advanced technology developments, and wing contingency operations. Researches and writes heritage pamphlets and articles for internal and external audiences. Advises wing leadership on historical matters, as
necessary.
NORAD and USNORTHCOM/J39 Information Operations Division
Support the manager of the Command Operations Security (OPSEC) Program. Duties to include: Review initial and refresher OPSEC training material; Assist in the dissemination of periodic OPSEC notices; Establish a continuity folder; Coordinate with Future Plans Cell and Future Operations Cell and regional commands; Liaison with Interagency OPSEC support staff;
Develop draft OPSEC provisions of command JOPES planning documents; Review command critical information list.
NORAD and USNORTHCOM/J4 Logistics and Engineering Directorate
In J43 Plans, we would expose an intern to the various staff actions we complete -- pub and doctrine reviews, the planning process, and the support agreement process. If there are contingency or exercise opportunities (the period of the internship is not defined precisely, but seems to coincide with hurricane season) we can also expose the intern to the J4 battlestaff
processes.
J42 will consider an intern who is computer literate and can help us create the interactive web tools we seek for the US Military Engineer Forces templates - as well as other Engineer Portal displays.
NORAD and USNORTHCOM/J5 Plans and Policy Directorate - Strategic Concepts Branch
Research, review, and analyze national level strategic documents such as the national Security Strategy, national Military Strategy, Homeland Defense and Civil Support Strategy, and supporting documents. The intern would also learn the Joint Capabilities Integration and development System (JCIDS) and how strategy documents are staffed at the Geographic Combatant Commander (GCC) level. Further, the intern would gain exposure to a Combatant Commander's staff and learn how a GCC staff functions within the defense establishment and interacts with other combatant commanders and the Joint Staff.
NORAD and USNORTHCOM/J63 Theater NetOps Control Center
Work in the theater NetOps Control Center, a 24/7 watch facility that
monitors and assesses theater communications and provides command's
leadership on how well communications supports ongoing and planned missions
and operations. Specific duties will include analyzing command, control,
communications and computers (C4) and cyber threat data from the department
of Homeland Security and NORAD and USNORTHCOM, defining gaps, seams or
shortfalls, and providing course of action recommendations to enhance
information flow and improve situational awareness.
Standing Joint Force Headquarters -- North/JPIT (Joint Pandemic Influenza Team), Colorado Springs, CO
Defense Educational Consortium Intern requested to help conduct Pandemic Influenza (PI) plan review within the Joint Pandemic Influenza Team (JPIT) of US Northern Command. Would serve as plan reviewer on team for synchronization of the DoD's global response to PI and preparing DoD's Global Campaign Plan to synchronize worldwide operations to mitigate and
contain the effects of PI . Challenges to include, but not limited to, synchronizing actions, requesting clarification, and identification of potential interagency support requirements based on interagency plans should a worldwide pandemic occur. Efforts to include identifying unanticipated Defense Support of Civil Authorities requirements established within interagency plans. Plan is to utilize the intern as a plan reviewer, briefing and VTC prep, etc.
MARFORNORTH, New Orleans, LA (2 positions)
Perform duties as a U.S. marine Corps Forces North (MARFORNORTH) G-3/5 intern. Support daily review of U.S Marine Corps Service Component responses to both U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Headquarters Marine corps (HQMC) on various tasks, draft products, service memoranda, policy/program issues, Homeland defense (HLD) training exercises and draft plans in direct support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Homeland Security/Homeland Defense mission. The intern will have frequent opportunity to make recommendations on aforementioned items and travel, on occasion, to external DoD commands and agencies for related briefs and meetings. Be prepared to perform contributing staff role in core
operational staff cells during normal daily operations, training exercises and real-world contingencies; operations, plans, and exercises and training. Be prepared to brief senior staff officers as required on aforementioned items in staff meetings and Video Tele-conferences as/when/if required. The intern will utilize appropriate security clearance level to review classified material and access classified computer systems as/when/if required. The intern will be supported, supervised and mentored
by a highly professional and seasoned team of U.S. Marine Corps Officers and Staff to ensure a fun, challenging, and rewarding Homeland Security/Homeland Defense combined work-education internship experience.