AI Product Intern

The Organization

At USAFacts, we believe facts deserve to be heard. We are on a mission to provide a comprehensive and unbiased look at our country by the numbers. Democracy thrives on serious, reasoned, and informed debate. And we’re here for it.

Founded and funded by Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, USAFacts answers questions around government spending and outcomes. While these are basic questions, finding the answers is hard. But it’s also pretty exciting. We pull together data from thousands of jurisdictions to normalize, contextualize, and visualize these metrics so the data is approachable and understandable.

Every day, we learn something about our country, how to make complex data understandable, and how to make the American people interested in the numbers. We’re a collaborative group and are always learning from each other, too. The team is mission driven, with no political agenda nor commercial incentive; we do this work purely as a public service.

Oh, and to top it off? USAFacts was named to Fast Company’s List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025! Learn more about us at usafacts.org and linkedin.com/company/usafacts.

We’d love for you to bring your talents and your curiosity to come make a difference!

The Opportunity

At USAFacts, we’re on a mission to provide a comprehensive, unbiased look at our country by the numbers – and we’re leveraging the latest and greatest in AI to do it. Over the past two years, our team has built a data platform for government data, a system of AI agents for accessing it, and the generative capabilities for our teams to create accurate, engaging, data-driven content like never before.

We’re looking for an aspiring product manager who is passionate about AI, consumer experiences, and data-driven storytelling to join us in building the future of data citizenship. You’ll focus on generative user experiences, prompting strategy, evaluation systems, and product analytics, helping us how to best leverage AI to equip Americans with the facts.

Key Priorities and Responsibilities

• User & Market Research: Participate in user research initiatives, including surveys, feedback sessions, and usability testing to gather insights and feedback on new and existing features. Research and understand current trends in consumer-facing AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot) and the civic tech landscape.
• Feature Ideation: Contribute ideas for new features and improvements based on user feedback, prototyping, experimentation, research, and team collaboration.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, engineering, and other teams to ensure smooth development and launch of features.
• Product Requirements: Aid in documenting product requirements by collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment with desired outcomes.
• Assist with Product Roadmap: Support in maintaining and updating the product roadmap, ensuring it aligns with the team's goals and objectives.
• QA Testing: Assist in the Quality Assurance process, helping identify bugs and ensuring features work as intended before release.
• Metrics and Analysis: Support in tracking product metrics and analyzing user behavior to understand feature performance and areas of improvement.
• Participate in Team Meetings: Attend regular team meetings, product reviews, and other relevant sessions, contributing actively and learning from experienced team members.

The Ideal Candidate

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, computer science data science, human-computer interaction, economics, journalism, linguistics, psychology, sociology, or a related degree.
• Interest in building new digital products with a team of PMs, user-experience designers, software engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts.
• Following the latest developments in the fast-moving AI & LLM space, including technical innovations, design trends, and business impact.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent tools and experience using AI tools. Experience Python, prototyping, or coding with AI a plus.
• A genuine interest in product management and Applied AI.
• A genuine interest in civic tech and the power of data in driving positive societal change.

Additional Information

The position is based in Bellevue, Washington and our organization practices intentional hybrid work​. All USAFacts employees are expected to work on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during overlapping core hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mondays and Fridays remain flexible work-from-home or office workdays. 

This intern position is a not-exempt role located in Bellevue, WA. The intern role is paid at a rate of $30 per hour. It is not eligible for company benefits but will be provided with an ORCA card for transportation to and from work or parking in/near the building. The internship is available from May-September, depending on school schedule and we do not coordinate credits through the intern’s institution. 

Nonpartisan Commitment

USAFacts is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to making government data accessible and understandable as a free public service. Consistent with our Political Activity Policy, and to preserve the trust and neutrality essential to our mission, all employees must refrain from political activity that could compromise our impartiality. This includes making political donations, volunteering for or publicly supporting political candidates, parties, or campaigns. Additionally, employees are expected to avoid expressing partisan views on public platforms where they are identifiable as affiliated with USAFacts. This policy helps ensure our work—and our organization—remains trusted, fact-based, and free from political influence.

USAFacts is an equal-opportunity employer and is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. Individuals seeking employment at USAFacts are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, martial status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.