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Guidehouse · 3 days ago

Intern - Health and Human Services, Federal Health Advisory - Campus 2026

McLean, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

Guidehouse is a consulting firm that integrates public and commercial sector strategies to support federal health and human services agencies. The internship program offers a 10-week experience where interns work on real-world projects, assisting clients in improving their business processes and compliance with federal regulations.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development of client deliverables, internal and client presentations, day-to-day project logistics, and any additional project tasks

Help clients improve their business processes, internal controls, operating efficiency, transparency and performance management, and ability to comply with federal laws and regulations

Work with teams and provide real-time deliverables in support of the clients

Interact with clients' senior management and enhance skills in technical competency, business development, client service and people development

Qualification

Business Analytics softwareProject management principlesHealthcare industryTechnical writing skillsClient-facing discussionsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years

Degree Status: Bachelor's Degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027)

Ability to adhere to on-site work schedules in the Washington, D.C. or Atlanta metro areas as directed

Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or anytime in the future; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher level of federal/government security clearance (US Citizenship is one of the requirements for security clearance)

Preferred

Degree concentration in Accounting, Business, Communications, Economics, Finance, Health Policy, Management/Information System, Public Health, Public Policy, or other related STEM majors is preferred

Previous internship or work experience preferred

Naturally curious problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity

Knowledge of federal or commercial healthcare industry

Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations

Knowledge of Business Analytics software (SAS/R/Python) and/or SQL, a plus

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

Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings

Desire to support public sector clients with a healthcare mission

Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company's brand