About the role#
The Summer Games is an internship program that functions as a startup accelerator. You will join a team to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for a complex customer problem. Throughout the program, you will work with senior leaders who provide mentorship while you use company products and engagement models to solve real-world challenges. The program concludes with a Challenge Cup competition where you will present your final project to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate within a team to address specific project challenges.
- Develop valuable technical skills in a simulated startup environment.
- Conduct research and write software to build solutions.
- Create technical documentation and design artifacts.
- Present your team's final project during the Challenge Cup.
What you'll need#
- Current 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.
- Background in machine learning, data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms gained through academic or internship work.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: McLean, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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