Guidehouse · 10 hours ago
Intern - Defense & Security Segment - Summer 2026
US - VA, McLean
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerGuidehouse is a consulting firm that offers an internship program focused on Defense & Security. Interns will work on real-world projects, assisting clients in achieving strategic goals and improving operational efficiency while gaining valuable experience in consulting.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance
Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate level degree program and graduate between fall 2026 or summer 2027
US Citizenship is required for security clearance
This internship is in-person in the Tysons Corner, Virginia area
Preferred
Degrees and backgrounds preferred: Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit readiness, Data Science, Communications, STEM majors
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
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
Founded in 2018
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
Recent News
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