2027 Summer Intern, Human Capital and Learning (Remote from DC, MD or VA)

ICF; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a motivated Summer Intern to support our Human Capital and Learning portfolio. The internship offers exposure to workforce research, learning and development, and data-informed decision-making, under guidance from experienced consultants.

This 10-week, full-time program runs from June to August. Remote work is possible from DC, Maryland, or Virginia with occasional travel to Reston, VA; housing assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours in psychology, management, communications, or a related field.
• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and literature reviews on human capital and organizational development.
• Support data collection activities such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and environmental scans.
• Assist with development and formatting of presentations, reports, and training materials.
• Support quality assurance reviews to ensure deliverables are accurate and well-presented.
• Participate in project meetings, take notes, and help track decisions and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with team members across projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Support proposal development and business development research as needed.
• Learn and apply consulting methods, tools, and human-centered approaches.

Skills

Strong communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

60 completed college-level credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical/Data Visualization tools

Job description

Summer Intern, Human Capital and Learning

ICF is seeking a motivated summer intern to join our Human Capital and Learning portfolio. The intern will support consulting teams that help clients strengthen their workforces, improve organizational effectiveness, and enhance employee learning and performance.

This internship will provide exposure to human capital consulting, organizational development, workforce research, learning and development, and data-informed decision-making. Working under the guidance of experienced team members, the intern will contribute to client projects, internal initiatives, and business development activities while building foundational consulting and professional skills.

This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. This role can be remote from DC, Maryland or VA with occasional travel to the Reston, VA office. At this time, we are unable to provide housing or relocation assistance for this position.

The ideal candidate is curious, dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in applying academic knowledge to real-world workforce and organizational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting and reviewing background research and literature reviews related to human capital, employee learning, organizational development, workforce trends, and related topics.
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative data collection activities, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, pilot tests, and environmental scans.
• Assisting with the development and formatting of presentations, reports, guidebooks, training materials, job aids, and communication products.
• Supporting quality assurance reviews to help ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, professionally formatted, and free of errors.
• Participating in internal and client-facing project meetings, taking notes, and helping track decisions and follow-up activities.
• Collaborating with team members across multiple projects and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Supporting proposal development, business development research, or internal practice-building activities, as needed.
• Learning and applying consulting methods, tools, technologies, and human-centered approaches to address client needs.

Basic Qualifications

• By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours in psychology, management, communications, or a related field.
• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in human capital, organizational development, employee learning, workforce research, talent management, or consulting.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and statistical or data visualization tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Previous internship, employment, volunteer, research, or academic project experience related to human resources, learning, organizational development, research, communications, consulting, or public service.
• Experience conducting academic research, reviewing literature, or synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Experience preparing presentations, written reports, learning materials, or other professional or academic products.
• Interest in supporting federal government clients and learning about the federal consulting environment.
• Curiosity about new technologies and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and methods.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

What You Will Gain

• Apply classroom knowledge to practical workforce and organizational challenges.
• Learn about human capital consulting and the development of client-focused solutions.
• Work alongside professionals with expertise in human capital, organizational development, workforce research, learning, analytics, and related disciplines.
• Strengthen research, writing, data analysis, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Gain exposure to multiple projects and a variety of client needs.
• Receive feedback and mentoring while building professional and consulting capabilities.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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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

$34,564.00 - $58,758.00

Virginia Remote Office (VA99)