On a normal day I walk to work. I like D.C. because it seems like everyone walks or bikes to work and I pass the capitol building every day. Everyone arrives to the office at 9 AM and I spend the first few hours of the morning catching up on the news. In D.C. everyone is very up to date with what’s going on in their field of focus. It’s important for interns to know what’s going on in the defense industry so that we can be ready for any request a client might have.
After reading the news I start working on whatever assignment I have. Clients’ requests vary widely, so one week I might be researching the latest technology the Air Force is using in its fighter jets, and the next I’ll be going over the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) looking up budget cuts. A few times per week I watch a Congressional Hearing on a relevant topic and summarize it for the partners to distribute to a client.
Finally, every week I am responsible for producing a Cyber Report, the report details current legislation related to cyber security and compiles the week’s most important cybersecurity news articles. My office stocks plenty of snacks and coffee so I’m constantly refueling throughout the day!