2027 Summer Intern, Corporate Development (Reston, VA)

ICF Olson; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Olson is offering a 10-week full-time internship in Corporate Development, based in Reston, VA with a hybrid schedule (2 days per week in-office). The role emphasizes live deal support, targeted research, due diligence, and strategic project work under deal leads.

Ideal entrants have 30+ college credits in finance or related fields, strong Excel/PowerPoint, and experience with AI tools. This position develops analytical, presentation, and data-management skills in a fast-moving corporate

Qualifications

• By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college level credit-hours in finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications Completed bachelor’s degree and enrollment verification or 9 credit hours completed in a master’s degree program in finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in Corporate Development, M&A, strategy, finance, consulting, technology, or business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Research target companies, competitors, and market segments; prepare company profiles, screening summaries, market maps, and market overviews.
• Support due diligence by tracking requests, organizing materials, summarizing findings, and helping the deal team identify key issues and follow-up items.
• Prepare and update presentation materials for internal dal reviews, leadership updates, and strategic discussions.
• Assist with pipeline tracking, data organization, comparable company research, and other ad hoc analyses.
• Use approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency of research, summarization, data organization, and presentation development.
• Help identify practical AI use cases for the Corporate Development team, such as improving company profiles, diligence trackers, meeting summaries, pipeline management, or knowledge sharing.
• Support other internal projects of the Corporate Development team, including strategic initiatives where research, analytics, process improvement, or AI-enabled tools can add value.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

AI literacy

Research skills

Education

30+ college credits in finance/analytics

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Enrollment verification or 9 credits in master's program

Tools

AI tools platforms

Job description

The Corporate Development team leads ICF’s mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. The summer intern will support the team on live deal processes and strategic projects, working under the direction of Corporate Development deal leads. This role is intended for a highly motivated student with strong analytical, research, and communication skills. Because AI is increasingly relevant to research, analysis, and productivity, the team is also looking for an intern who is comfortable using AI tools responsibly and can help identify practical applications within Corporate Development projects. This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. This role will be hybrid from Reston, VA (2x per week). At this time, we are unable to provide housing or relocation assistance for this position.

Responsibilities

• Research target companies, competitors, and market segments; prepare company profiles, screening summaries, market maps, and market overviews.
• Support due diligence by tracking requests, organizing materials, summarizing findings, and helping the deal team identify key issues and follow-up items.
• Prepare and update presentation materials for internal dal reviews, leadership updates, and strategic discussions.
• Assist with pipeline tracking, data organization, comparable company research, and other ad hoc analyses.
• Use approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency of research, summarization, data organization, and presentation development.
• Help identify practical AI use cases for the Corporate Development team, such as improving company profiles, diligence trackers, meeting summaries, pipeline management, or knowledge sharing.
• Support other internal projects of the Corporate Development team, including strategic initiatives where research, analytics, process improvement, or AI-enabled tools can add value.

Basic Qualifications

• By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college level credit-hours in finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications Completed bachelor’s degree and enrollment verification or 9 credit hours completed in a master’s degree program in finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in Corporate Development, M&A, strategy, finance, consulting, technology, or business transformation.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; comfort with financial statements, basic corporate finance concepts, structured research, and data organization.
• Experience using AI tools for research, summarization, analysis, productivity, or workflow improvement is strongly preferred.
• Ability to use AI responsibly, including validating outputs, protecting confidential information, and applying sound judgment before relying on AI-generated work.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling confidential information in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information into concise, decision-ready outputs.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new tools and apply them to practical business problems.

What you’ll gain

Exposure to end-to-end M&A execution at a public company, mentorship from experienced deal professionals, and a capstone project presented to the Corporate Development team at the end of the summer.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $0.00 - $77,869.00 Reston, VA (VA30)

About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.