About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program designed to provide hands-on consulting experience. You will work directly with teams to support clients through real-time deliverables. Each intern is paired with a buddy to help navigate the program, which includes learning sessions, performance evaluations, and networking events.
What you'll do#
Interns support our State and Local Government practice by assisting clients with various projects. Your work will focus on:
- Economic development and sustainability
- Disaster recovery and program management
- Business design and organizational strategy
- Technology strategy and implementation
- Financial and operational analysis
- Process improvement and change management
- Risk management and compliance monitoring
What you'll need#
- You must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or undergraduate degree program.
- Your expected graduation date must fall between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- You must be able to start in Summer 2027.
- You must be currently authorized to work in the country. Note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
- We look for a demonstrated interest in state and local government, such as sustainability, urban planning, education, housing, transportation, or justice.
- Experience or coursework in core consulting skills like project management, financial modeling, and stakeholder management is helpful.
- Preferred majors include Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, and other related fields.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
- Available locations include Boston, New York, Arlington, Austin, Chicago, Sacramento, Houston, and Atlanta.
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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