Internship Opportunity
The Guidehouse Internship Program staffs interns on real world projects, showcasing the Guidehouse culture, and providing them with a meaningful consulting experience. Interns work with teams and provide real time deliverables in support of the clients. Each Intern is paired with a Buddy to serve as a resource that can assist them in navigating their Guidehouse experience.
Highlights of our Internship Program include :
- 10-week experience in the Summer of 2026 (Anticipated to start Monday, June 8 and run until Friday, August 14)
- Learning & Development sessions (both e-learning & instructor-led)
- Mid-point and final evaluations
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) intern event
- Networking & social activities and events
- Intern speaker series
- Collaborative group projects
This internship will support government agencies that are responsible for securing the nation's transportation systems, preparing for and responding to disasters and emergencies, and other national security-related priorities. Individuals will be engaged in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of program and project management consulting capabilities, including :
Assisting clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving new projects and programs that are focused on achieving their strategic goals, objectives, and missionAssisting clients to identify, develop, and implement performance metrics and measurement tools to monitor program performance and evaluate whether programs are achieving their goalsAssist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigationsDocumenting and evaluating business processes and making recommendations for process improvementsApplying a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniquesProducing a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and othersConducting research to investigate client problems and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutionsSupport clients in collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and draw conclusions from the data to improve decision-makingAnalyze and help develop and / or improve policies and procedures for a variety of programs and operational needsIn addition to client-facing responsibilities, Interns in Defense & Security will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to :
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 moreParticipating in Guidehouse's programs for coaching and mentoring staffAssisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skillsSupport Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the companyWhat You Will Need :
Degree status : Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate level degree program and graduate between fall 2026 and summer 2027Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal / government security clearance.US Citizenship is required for security clearanceWhat Would Be Nice To Have :
Degrees and backgrounds preferred : Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit readiness, Data Science, Communications, STEM majorsActive US Security Clearance :SECRETTOP SECRETTOP SECRET / SCITS / SCI CI PolyTS / SCI FS PolyKnowledge 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 environmentHeightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentationsAbility to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving themAbility to participate in client-facing discussions and meetingsAbility to synthesize information quickly and learn new skillsStrong organizational and communication skillsPossesses strong oral and written communication skillsInterest in growing a career in consulting, preferably government / federal / DoD consultingDesire to support public sector clients with a national security missionPassionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company's brandWhat We Offer :
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include :
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend