Congressional Data and Research Intern (Part-time, Remote/Hybrid optional)

Legis1 Inc.

Join us at Legis1, where technological innovation meets the policymaking landscape. Legis1 provides unparalleled insights and analysis on Congress, lobbying, and the legislative process. Our feature-rich platform enables our users to unlock insights, build connections, manage risks, and stay informed of legislative actions impacting them.

Born from a collaborative effort among former Hill practitioners, academics, product managers, designers, engineers, and commercial experts, Legis1 is at the forefront of congressional and lobbying data and analysis.

Legis1 is located in North Bethesda and maintains a presence on Capitol Hill.

This internship is a part-time opportunity with compensation ranging from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending upon skills and experience. The position can be remote or hybrid, with occasional in-person collaboration in North Bethesda.

• Identify and explore congressional and other data sources, and learn how data are structured for integration into a data product.
• Support data quality and reliability efforts by following established checks and documenting observations.
• Assist cross-functional teams with data-related tasks and coordination.
• Collaborate with colleagues on data processing activities.
• Conduct targeted research on project topics as needed.

• Genuine interest in Legis1’s mission and in using data to inform policy.
• Passion for data, analysis, and learning new tools.
• Enrolled undergraduate student (2nd or 3rd year) pursuing Political Science, Economics, or a related data-focused track; open to applicable work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Interest or foundational knowledge of the U.S. Congress and American politics.
• Strong verbal and written communication, plus active listening skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Basic familiarity with spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets); willingness to learn and grow technical skills.
• Familiarity with databases and subscription services is a plus.
• Interest in government, politics, policy, or advocacy (campaign or lobbying experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize with supervision.

• Hands-on experience working with real-world legislative data and product teams.
• Mentorship and guidance from a cross-disciplinary group of policy, data, and product professionals.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate coursework.
• A supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and future consideration for continued part-time or full-time roles.

• Submit your resume, a brief cover note describing your interest in data and policy, and any relevant coursework or projects.
• Include examples of any data-related work (class projects, internships, personal projects) if available.