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Guidehouse · 2 days ago

Intern - Veterans Affairs, Federal Health Advisory - Campus 2026

US - VA, McLean

Internship

Onsite

Intern

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

Guidehouse is a proud partner to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, dedicated to improving healthcare for America's Veterans. The internship offers real-world project experience, allowing interns to support various functions including strategy, process improvement, and analytics while developing their professional skills.

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

Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsClient EngagementTeam CollaborationHealthcare KnowledgeOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to Detail

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 DC metro area 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

BA, BS, MPH, MHA, MBA, PhD or MS-BA in the following degree concentrations are preferred: Communications, Public/Health Policy, Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Management/Information Systems, Data Science, or other related STEM majors is preferred

Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)

Experience planning and executing projects of varying degrees of complexity, preferably projects that involve serving a client and engaging directly with the client throughout project performance

Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Possesses strong oral and written communication skills

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

Desire to support public sector clients with a focused mission on Healthcare

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