Offer summary

Qualifications:

Current undergraduate or graduate student in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Affairs, or a related field., Strong interest in digital identity, privacy, technology policy, and government modernization., Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills., Familiarity with the government or legislative process is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Research and analyze legislation, regulations, and agency activity related to digital identity and fraud prevention.

Draft policy memos, internal briefings, and external-facing content.

Monitor congressional hearings and public policy events, providing written summaries and strategic takeaways.

Assist in tracking engagement with policymakers, agencies, and industry coalitions.

Job description

Predictive analytics and machine learning power Socure’s groundbreaking technology and fuel our mission to verify 100% of good identities in real time and completely eliminate identity fraud on the internet.

Socure is the world leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention. Our recent awards include Forbes 2022 America’s Best Startup Employers, The Forbes Cloud 100, The Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies.

Listen to why some of the world’s top technology investors see the enormous, transformative potential in Socure’s mission and products:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifM9_jPQCv8

About the Role:
As a Government Affairs Intern, you’ll work closely with Socure’s Government Affairs team to monitor federal and state policy developments, support strategic outreach, and help advance Socure’s mission to eliminate identity fraud and increase access to services for all Americans.

Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification technology, is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to support our federal policy and public affairs initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for a student passionate about technology policy, digital identity, and how innovation shapes public governance.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based; Washington, DC metro area preferred)

Job Responsibilities:

Research and analyze legislation, regulations, and agency activity related to digital identity, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and fraud prevention.
Draft policy memos, internal briefings, and external-facing content.
Monitor congressional hearings and public policy events, providing written summaries and strategic takeaways.
Assist in tracking engagement with policymakers, agencies, and industry coalitions.
Support coordination for virtual events and meetings with government stakeholders.
Help ensure alignment between policy advocacy and Socure’s business goals.

Job Requirements:

Current undergraduate or graduate student in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Affairs, or a related field.
Strong interest in digital identity, privacy, technology policy, and government modernization.
Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with the government or legislative process is a plus.
Self-starter who thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Why Intern with Socure?
Join a mission-driven company modernizing identity verification and fraud detection. You’ll gain valuable exposure to public policy in the tech space while contributing to real-time advocacy and strategic initiatives shaping the future of digital identity.

Socure is all about encouraging people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through top-tier performance, innovation, ownership, and shared expertise.

We empower excellence by providing great perks and benefits to both our fully remote employees in North America and our hybrid teams in India.

To learn more, check out Socure’s Career Page: https://www.socure.com/company/careers

Socure is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of all kinds at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about how our work is changing the world, check out these articles and videos:

Socure is Forbes' 2022 Best Startup Employer: https://bit.ly/3fbNw8S
Socure Accelerates Onboarding for 50+ Crypto, Neobanks, and More: https://bit.ly/3dwN2K7
Socure's Impact on Financial Inclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6nBc6s1wsU
Socure's Impact on Fraud Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46UG8QyKe4
Archives & Press Releases: https://learn.socure.com/about/press-release

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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