Data Visualization Fall 2026 Internship at Foundation… · Washington

Summary: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. They are seeking a Data Visualization Intern to assist with data analysis, visual storytelling, and creating interactive graphics for foreign policy and national security data. Responsibilities: - Assist with data analysis, visual storytelling, and interactive graphics - Support the creation of compelling visual representations of complex foreign policy and national security data - Collect and analyze datasets - Build interactive web graphics - Design data-driven visuals for digital platforms - Develop engaging content for FDD's social media channels Required Qualifications: - Must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) - Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: Data Science, Visual Communication Design, Data Journalism, Computer Science, Statistics, International Relations, Political Science, and/or a relevant STEM field of study - Interns should have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - Must be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week, remote or in-office - Must be eligible to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: - Previous knowledge of and skills in Figma, React, and JavaScript are preferred - Experience with data scraping and web development principles is highly valued - An interest in international affairs and national security is also a plus Required Skills: Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Figma, React, JavaScript, Data Scraping, Web Development, Microsoft Office Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Stipends, Can assist students seeking academic credit, FDD provides both hybrid and remote internship options, Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small-group setting, Are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts