The National Security Division seeks a volunteer intern to work at least 16-20 hours per week at CBO during the spring semester to conduct an analysis of weapon system inventories at the Department of Defense (DoD). This division has primary responsibility for analyzing a broad range of national security policy issues, including defense, veterans affairs, homeland security, and foreign affairs. Its analytical areas include: weapons acquisition, technology development, defense and civilian manpower, defense and veterans health and disability, defense budgets, and homeland security programs. The intern will help collect and analyze data about the weapon system inventories of all four military services. This data will be used to estimate the average ages of the U.S. fleets of weapon systems, including combat aircraft, lift aircraft, tanks, combat vehicles, ships, and other systems. The analysis will form the core of a publication that CBO produces about the effects of DoD’s budget plans on budgets and weapons.  Under the guidance of a CBO analyst, the intern will work with appropriate agencies to collect the necessary data and conduct the analysis. Qualifications Candidates should be working towards a graduate degree in security studies, public policy, economics, or a related field, although current undergraduate seniors with excellent quantitative skills and prior research experience may be considered. Candidates must be detail oriented and proficient in Excel and/or MS Access. Prior experience working on military issues and familiarity with weapon systems is a plus. This position also requires a person with strong communication and organizational skills who can work independently and as a part of a team. Although this is a spring internship, it may be possible to extend through the summer. Unpaid internships can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. Such a sponsorship does not require the student to receive compensation from the university, nor does it require the university to offer class credit for the internship. The university must be willing to complete CBO’s sponsorship form stating that it is sponsoring the student for an unpaid internship at CBO that will be of educational benefit to the participant. Students must verify for themselves that their university is willing to sponsor the internship before applying but will only be required to submit the sponsorship form if the student is offered an internship. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two references online. This position is not covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D