About the role#
Antares is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to support our efforts in government relations, communications, and business development. Based in our Washington, D.C. office, you will work on emerging national security and energy policy issues. This role involves supporting research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning while working alongside company leadership to advance the deployment of next-generation nuclear technology.
What you'll do#
- Monitor congressional activity, federal legislation, appropriations, and executive branch initiatives.
- Research policy developments across federal agencies including the Pentagon, Department of Energy, and Department of State.
- Draft briefing materials, talking points, policy memoranda, and presentations for government officials.
- Track engagement with congressional offices, military services, and key stakeholders.
- Develop strategic communications materials and translate complex technical issues into clear messages for various audiences.
- Monitor media coverage and industry developments related to advanced nuclear energy.
- Research international markets and assess country-level opportunities for microreactor deployment.
- Support engagement with U.S. embassies and international partners.
- Identify prospective commercial customers and strategic partners across sectors like critical infrastructure and industrial facilities.
- Maintain business development pipelines, stakeholder databases, and opportunity trackers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in public policy, international relations, political science, economics, business, engineering, or energy policy.
- Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in national security, energy, emerging technologies, or commercial strategy.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise briefings and recommendations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive matters.
- Experience with congressional offices, federal agencies, think tanks, or business development is preferred.
- Foreign language proficiency or international experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site, five days per week
- Compensation: $34 per hour
- Employment: Full-time internship
- Note: Ability to travel for engagements and support time-sensitive milestones outside standard business hours may be required.
About Antares
Antares is a defense and space manufacturing company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2023, the firm builds compact nuclear microreactors for remote military bases and industrial sites. It currently employs between 11 and 50 people. The company has secured over 130 million dollars in investment to support its hardware development.
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