Research & Policy Intelligence Associate/Intern

Summary: Daemo AI is a San Francisco-based AI startup building private intelligence tools for government affairs and public policy firms. They are seeking a research-minded intern to help understand the government affairs landscape and turn that understanding into actionable insights. Responsibilities: - Research federal and state lobbying firms, map their client rosters, identify decision makers, and build targeted prospect lists - Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to understand what DC firms are dealing with day-to-day — this directly informs how we build and sell the product - Help craft outreach messaging that speaks the language of lobbyists, policy researchers, and government affairs professionals - Analyze publicly available data (e.g. LDA filings, OpenSecrets, Congress.gov) to enrich our understanding of the market - Contribute to client-facing materials — briefings, one-pagers, and research memos - Sit in on client and prospect calls to absorb context and identify patterns across firms Required Qualifications: - Strong interest in public policy, political science, international relations, economics, or a related field at a top university - Genuinely interested in how government affairs, lobbying, and public policy work in practice — not just in theory - Comfort working independently with minimal supervision - Attention to detail in data collection and analysis - Strong writer who can synthesize complex policy information into clear, concise language - Comfortable with ambiguity — this is a startup, not a structured internship program - Resourceful researcher who knows how to find information that isn't easy to find Preferred Qualifications: - familiarity with tools like Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms, and programming/engineering - experience on the Hill, in a lobbying firm, in a campaign, or at a policy think tank Required Skills: Policy research, Market intelligence, Legislative tracking, Regulatory monitoring, Data analysis, LDA filings, OpenSecrets, Congress.gov, CRM platforms, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Resourceful research Benefits: Direct access to the founding team— you'll learn how an early-stage startup operates from the inside, Potential to convert to full-time based on performance, company needs, and mutual fit