Intern - Federal Civilian Agencies - Campus 2027

Location: US - VA, Arlington

Job Family: Intern

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

The Guidehouse Internship Program staffs interns on real world projects, showcases the Guidehouse culture, and provides Interns with a meaningful consulting experience. Interns work with teams and provide real-time deliverables in support of the clients. Each Intern is paired with a Buddy to serve as a resource that can assist them in navigating their Guidehouse experience.

Highlights of our Internship Program include:

10-week experience in Summer 2027 (Anticipated to start Monday, June 9 and run until Friday, August 13)

Learning & Development Sessions (both E-learning & Instructor-Led)

Performance management, including developing goals and holding Mid-Point and Final Evaluations

Networking & Social Activities and Events

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Intern Event

Intern Speaker Series

Staffing on active Guidehouse projects

Federal Civilian Agencies (FCA) interns support Federal clients to better meet their mission.  We work directly with our clients to develop innovative solutions that help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their organization.

As an intern, you will work in a team to create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams.  You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks.

Key responsibilities may include:

Work collaboratively in a team environment to solve client challenges

Participate and lead meetings and clearly document meeting minutes and action items

Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to draw conclusions (including the use of advanced data analytics where appropriate)

Work with a team to develop solutions to solve organizational challenges and optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of operations

Develop work products that clearly synthesize information into recommendations for client improvements

Communicate solutions and new strategies to clients through reports and presentations

Support data collection activities to gain insight into an organization’s structure, processes, policies, technology, and culture. Data collection activities may include: Research of client source documentation and industry leading practices

Client interviews including development of audience-specific interview protocols

Facilitation of client work groups and information sessions

What You Will Need:

Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years

Degree Status: Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2027 and graduate by Summer 2028)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country

No current or future sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have: Degree/Majors Preferred: Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a social science discipline with proven academic success

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Excel

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with economic and financial analysis and research

Proactive and independent work style

Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

Strong interest in serving Federal clients within the civilian sector that have strong mission program

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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