Economic Policy Program, Fall Internship in Washington, District of Columbia at Bipartisan Policy Center

BPC's Fall Internship Program

BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall interns work 18-20 hours per week and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with policy analysts and staff in various capacities. 

Our Fall Internship program starts on Monday, September 14, 2026, and ends Friday, November 20, 2026

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Project Description:

BPC's Economic Policy Program (EPP) develops bipartisan policy recommendations designed to enhance the economic opportunity, prosperity, and security of the American people. EPP continues to be a trusted leader in the analysis of federal fiscal policy, encompassing the areas of debt, tax reform, appropriations and the federal budget process, and retirement and financial security.   

EPP’s is known for its analysis of the federal debt limit, a project that was initially led by now Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell during his time as a Fellow at BPC. Subsequent analyses have long been widely cited both in the media and directly by policymakers.  

Our team also provides research, analysis, and commentary on the major fiscal and budget debates occurring at any given time in Washington, from the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s spending caps to the risks and harms of government shutdowns to the future trajectory of U.S. government finances.  

EPP’s tax portfolio seeks bipartisan reform that will create opportunities for businesses of all sizes, support workers and families, and improve our nation’s fiscal outlook in the years to come. We are especially focused on opportunities for fiscally responsible tax reform.  

Our work on retirement and financial security focuses on policies that expand access to well-designed retirement savings vehicles, help Americans preserve their retirement income, and resolve Social Security’s structural imbalance to avoid harmful and abrupt benefit cuts when the program’s trust fund is depleted. 

We continue to play a prominent role in informing and promoting legislative progress on private-sector savings, working to advance reforms that help Americans create financial security through emergency savings accounts, savings for retirement, and other government assistance to promote economic growth and stability. 

In 2022, EPP acquired and relaunched the American Savings Education Council (ASEC), a unique cross-sector public-private partnership originally formed in 1994 by the U.S. Department of Labor and Employee Benefit Research Institute.  In convening with our partners, we seek to address the nation’s most pressing financial security challenges through research, collaboration, and policy innovation.

Responsibilities: 

The intern will be working closely with all the policy experts across our team, reporting to the program manager. Responsibilities will vary day-to-day, but may include:

• Support long-term policy projects and papers by conducting background research and writing
• Draft blog posts and assist staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests
• Monitor major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents
• Take notes at Congressional hearings and external events
• Event planning, program management, and administrative tasks

Qualifications: 

• Must be an enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school or be a recent graduate
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• An interest and experience in fiscal and economic policy topics, such as tax policy, retirement savings, and federal budget policy
• Strong research and data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite preferred

Application Process: 

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified
• Please do not send multiple submissions
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• No phone calls, please
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States
• We do not offer visa sponsorship

Required materials (if possible, please submit as one PDF File):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages)
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Brief response to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences)

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

• Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society
• Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard