GE Vernova Government Affairs & Policy Intern Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The role will report to the Director of U.S. Government Affairs & Policy. The position holder will support GE Vernovas government engagement initiatives in the U.S. representing all business units. Working in close partnership with the Government Affairs team they will support a broad range of legislative regulatory and policy issues; monitor legislation and regulatory actions; contribute to GE Vernovas policy priority progress; and help execute GE Vernovas advocacy strategy.Job Description
What Impact Youll Make:
As an intern on the U.S. Government Affairs & Policy Team you will be an active contributor to key strategic projects and processes that help advance GE Vernovas mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize. An internship may include legislative research government education and engagement and policy development.
What Youll Do:
Partner with colleagues to execute Government Affairs & Policy initiatives across the company to help drive policy and strategy development in key areas and improve company advocacy.
Work with cross-functional teams to respond to formal and informal requests for information from congressional offices and government agencies.
Contribute to the preparation and follow up for meetings with government officials industry associations and other stakeholder groups including internal business units.
Assist in the research and analysis of current and proposed legislation regulations and other policies to determine potential impacts on GE Vernova businesses and possible Government Affairs and Policy advocacy opportunities.
Help execute public policy and affairs campaigns to achieve GE Vernova priorities and objectives.
Manage and organize team documents files and databases including internal policy materials outreach lists and more.
Execute other special projects as needed including assistance on annual priorities stakeholder management and tools to address business needs.
Participate in key team meetings to ensure the GE Vernova Government Affairs and Policy team is proactively tracking and responding to relevant policy trends.
Internship Term Dates: April - July 2026
Expected Work Schedule: Day/1st -Shift (40 - hours weekly)
What Youll Bring (Basic Qualifications):
Current enrollment in a full-time bachelors or masters program in a field related to political science public policy business engineering or sustainability.
Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Other Eligibility Requirements:
Permanent legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Desired Qualifications):
Ability to work in our Washington DC headquarters
Basic knowledge or familiarity of U.S. government (legislative processes regulatory environment etc.)
Strong user level MS office skills
Flexibility and ability to learn and adapt
Analytical thinking
Team player attitude
Effective communication skills ability to work in a team willingness to learn
Process analysis/design problem solving comprehensive deep dive
Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal
Interest in energy sector and sustainability
Benefits Available to You:
Hands-on experience in government affairs and policy work with access to skilled professionals in the field.
The pay for this position ranges from $21.00/hr - $30.00/hr based on years of undergraduate/ graduate field of study completed
This position is also eligible for:
Relocation Assistance:Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable proper and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
Housing Allowance:Co-op/Interns receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Interns permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
Employee Assistance Program: providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP): after their accumulated service reaches 90 days and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)
This position will remain open until at least March 11 2026.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
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