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Guidehouse

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Accounting & Tax
  • McLean

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an accredited program, eligible for security clearance, and interested in government consulting with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • You will assist clients with project development, performance metrics, risk analysis, process improvements, data analysis, and business development while supporting team learning and recruitment efforts.

Requirements

  • Degree status: Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate level degree program and graduate between fall 2025 and summer 2026
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance.
  • US Citizenship is required for security clearance
  • Degrees and backgrounds preferred: accounting, finance, change management, or business information systems
  • Active US Security Clearance:
  • SECRET
  • TOP SECRET
  • TOP SECRET/SCI
  • TS/SCI CI Poly
  • TS/SCI FS Poly
  • Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)
  • Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
  • Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
  • Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
  • Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
  • Interest in growing a career in consulting, preferably government/federal/DoD consulting
  • Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
  • Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company’s brand

Responsibilities

  • Assisting clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving new projects and programs that are focused on achieving their strategic goals, objectives, and mission
  • Assisting clients to identify, develop, and implement performance metrics and measurement tools to monitor program performance and evaluate whether programs are achieving their goals
  • Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
  • Documenting and evaluating business processes and making recommendations for process improvements
  • Applying a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques
  • Producing a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and others
  • Conducting research to investigate client problems and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions
  • Support clients in collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and draw conclusions from the data to improve decision-making
  • Analyze and help develop and/or improve policies and procedures for a variety of programs and operational needs
  • Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
  • Participating in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff
  • Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
  • Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a 10-week experience scheduled from Monday, June 2 to Friday, August 8, 2025.

What type of projects will interns be working on?

Interns will engage in real-world projects that support government agencies responsible for national security, focusing on tasks related to program and project management consulting.

Is there a security clearance required for this internship?

No security clearance is required initially, but candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance.

What degree status is needed to apply for the internship?

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate-level degree program and expected to graduate between fall 2025 and summer 2026.

What types of backgrounds or degrees are preferred for this internship?

Preferred backgrounds include accounting, finance, change management, or business information systems.

Will interns receive any evaluation during the program?

Yes, interns will have mid-point and final evaluations throughout the internship.

What opportunities for learning and development are provided during the internship?

The internship program includes learning and development sessions that consist of both e-learning and instructor-led training.

Are there networking opportunities available for interns?

Yes, the internship program includes networking and social activities, as well as an intern speaker series.

What should applicants consider important skills for this internship?

Important skills include strong organizational and communication abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach to creating technical and non-technical written work products.

Is there an opportunity for coaching or mentoring during the internship?

Yes, interns have the opportunity to participate in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff.

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Guidehouse

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2018
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.