About the role#
The Summer Games is an internship program designed to solve complex, multidimensional problems for our customers. You will work in a team setting that mimics a startup accelerator, focusing on a specific challenge project. Throughout the summer, you will receive mentorship from senior leaders and use our products and engagement models to build solutions. The program concludes with a final Challenge Cup competition where you will present your work to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Develop a breakthrough idea or solution for a pressing customer problem.
- Collaborate with an intern team on a dedicated challenge project.
- Create technical documentation and design artifacts.
- Receive guidance and mentorship from senior leaders.
- Present your final project during the Challenge Cup competition.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related Technology or Engineering field, with an expected graduation date in Summer 2028 or Summer 2029.
- Experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, R, or Bash.
- Experience with machine learning, data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms gained through academic or internship work.
- Experience conducting research and writing software.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Dayton, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Part-time, paid internship.
- Note: Applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance, which involves a security investigation.
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton provides technology consulting and services for clients in the defense, aerospace, and border security sectors. The company focuses on areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 1914, the firm maintains its headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
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