Intern - Health and Human Services, Federal Health Advisory - Campus 2027

Location: US - VA, McLean

Job Family: Intern

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this opportunity will be reviewed after the application period closes on Friday, October 9; Candidates who are selected to interview will be notified by Friday, October 16.

What You Will Do:

We integrate public and commercial sector strategies to help federal health, benefits, and human services agencies achieve their missions efficiently with lasting impact. Our work delivers positive outcomes for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health.

The Guidehouse Internship Program staffs interns on real world projects, showcasing the Guidehouse culture, and providing them 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 7 and run until Friday, August 13)

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

Mid-Point and Final Evaluations

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Intern Event

Networking & Social Activities and Events

Intern Speaker Series

Collaborative Group Projects

Our Interns help our clients improve their business processes, internal controls, operating efficiency, transparency and performance management, and ability to comply with federal laws and regulations. During your assignment, you will be given the opportunity to support projects to address some of the most significant project challenges faced by federal clients. Guidehouse projects are extremely fluid and require self-motivated individuals willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. Project members are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients' senior management and enhance their skills in the areas of technical competency, business development, client service and people development.

Throughout the internship, you will have the chance to work with our internal teams on the assigned project/contract, meet with upper management to reflect on your personal and professional development, and socialize with your fellow interns during outings/activities.

As an Intern, you will work with an experienced team to support the development of client deliverables, internal and client presentations, day-to-day project logistics, and any additional project tasks. This position provides individuals the opportunity to serve clients across a wide variety of functions including strategy, process improvement, analytics, accounting, information technology, communications, and project management.

What You Will Need:

Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years

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

Ability to adhere to on-site work schedules in the Washington, D.C. or Atlanta metro areas as directed

Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or anytime in the future; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher level of federal/government security clearance

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Degree concentration in Accounting, Business, Communications, Economics, Finance, Health Policy, Management/Information System, Public Health, Public Policy, or other related STEM majors is preferred

Previous internship or work experience preferred

Naturally curious problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity

Knowledge of federal or commercial healthcare industry

Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations

Knowledge of Business Analytics software (SAS/R/Python) and/or SQL, a plus

Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)

Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings

Desire to support public sector clients with a healthcare mission

Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company’s brand

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 t