About the role#
The Summer Games is an internship program that functions like a startup accelerator. You will join a team to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for a complex customer problem. Throughout the summer, you will work on a challenge project, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and use Booz Allen products to solve real-world issues. The program concludes with a final Challenge Cup competition where teams present their work to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Develop solutions for complex, multidimensional customer problems.
- Work in teams to complete a specific challenge project.
- Conduct research and write software to support your project goals.
- Produce technical documentation and create design artifacts.
- Participate in the final Challenge Cup competition and presentation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics with an expected graduation 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 academics or internships.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Dayton, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time and paid internship.
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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