Job Title: Internal Services – Policy & Government Relations Intern – Summer 2027 Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Description: Deloitte LLP’s Policy & Government Relations (PGR) team is seeking a qualified policy and legislative intern eager to learn how a professional services firm engages in state-level advocacy and policymaking. The intern will gain firsthand exposure to state legislative processes, policy research, stakeholder engagement, and the tools and services PGR provides to internal stakeholders.Work you'll doYou will support the PGR team by researching, tracking, and reporting on a wide variety of legislative and policy issues at the federal and state levels. You will develop written products, which may include presentations, memos, policy briefs, and fact sheets. You may also have the opportunity to attend congressional hearings, policy briefings, think tank panels, and other events and provide briefings about those events to the team.A successful candidate would possess these skills:Proven experience working independently and collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsProven ability to manage and meet deadlinesProven excellent research skills and attention to detailThe teamPGR engages on various public policy issues both directly through engagement with policymakers and indirectly through participation in organizations, such as trade associations, business coalitions, and think tanks. The team also provides policy analysis, political intelligence, strategic insights, and guidance to internal stakeholders, including business leaders and client account teams.QualificationsRequired:Undergraduate student with an expected graduation date in 2028, majoring in political science, government, public policy, public administration, or a related fieldExperience using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and WordAvailability for an internship between June 2027 and August 2027Ability to travel up to 1-2 weeks during the internshipMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futureCandidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employmentPreferred:Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4Strong understanding of policy environment and/or experience working for or closely with Capitol Hill, state or local government, policy organizations (e.g., think tanks, advocacy groups), or in another government relations-related rolePrior experience working on issues such as financial services, artificial intelligence, technology, energy, workforce development, health and human services and/or previous consulting experiencePreference for candidates who can be located in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the internshipThis role does not convert into a full-time position.For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington, DC, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington, DC, and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $32/hour.
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Deloitte is a business consulting and services firm founded in 1845. The organization provides audit, tax, legal, consulting, financial advisory, and risk management services. It operates as a global network of member firms with a total workforce of over 533,000 employees. The firm maintains offices worldwide to serve its clients.
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