About the role#
This internship provides a consulting experience within the Federal Health Advisory practice. You will work on real-world projects for federal health and human services agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH. The program runs for 10 weeks during Summer 2027, starting June 7 and ending August 13. You will be paired with a buddy to help you navigate the firm and participate in learning sessions, speaker series, and collaborative group projects.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of client deliverables and internal or client presentations.
- Manage day-to-day project logistics and support tasks.
- Help clients improve business processes, internal controls, operating efficiency, transparency, and performance management.
- Address significant challenges faced by federal clients.
- Interact with client senior management.
- Participate in team meetings and client-facing discussions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2027, with a graduation date by Summer 2028.
- Ability to work on-site in the Washington, D.C. or Atlanta metro areas.
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher level of federal security clearance.
- A degree concentration in Accounting, Business, Communications, Economics, Finance, Health Policy, Management/Information Systems, Public Health, Public Policy, or related STEM fields is preferred.
- Previous internship or work experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of federal or commercial healthcare industries, project management principles, or business analytics software like SAS, R, Python, or SQL is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce technical or non-technical written work and graphical presentations.
Location & details#
- Location: McLean, Virginia
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid position
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a professional services firm that provides advisory, technology, and managed services. The company works with clients in the government and commercial sectors, including the healthcare, financial services, and national security markets. Founded in 2018, the firm is based in McLean, Virginia. It employs approximately 15,877 professionals across various locations.
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