About the role#
As a Federal Consulting Intern, you will join the IBM US Federal team to deliver technology solutions for government agencies. You will work with federal, state, and local clients while developing expertise in government compliance and security standards. This role focuses on professional growth through mentorship and hands-on experience on client projects.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to real client projects across diverse industries.
- Participate in primary research and collaborate with teams to help clients navigate market trends and refine competitive strategies.
- Design models to improve operational processes and client experiences.
- Support workshops, meetings, and interviews to document client requirements.
- Shadow product teams and assist with enterprise-wide data integrations.
- Contribute to data analytics assessments and participate in cloud migration and system implementations.
What you'll need#
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and build relationships.
- Ability to manage workloads in an agile environment.
- Leadership experience and effective communication skills, including active listening.
- Initiative to seek new knowledge and a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints.
- Willingness to adapt and take ownership of tasks.
- Interest in areas such as package, security, strategy, application, business transformation, or experience consulting.
- Ability to understand client needs and develop data-driven recommendations using foundational quantitative analysis skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance.
- Current pursuit of a degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
Location & details#
- Location: Herndon, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027).
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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