Advisory Associate, Federal Program Delivery | McLean Summer/Fall 2027

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Associate for our Advisory practice in McLean, VA. The role supports delivery of advisory services to clients, focusing on projects, programs or portfolio management, and helps develop charters, schedules, and risk plans.

You will contribute to client communications, create training materials, and develop decks and roadmaps. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, GPA 3.0+, and U.S. security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree with GPA 3.0+
• Eligible for or possess U.S. Government Security clearance
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel) and AI; able to learn KPMG tools
• Must reside within commutable distance to the office and have reliable transportation
• Work location may be office, client sites, or virtual/remote; must be in the U.S. when remote
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and development of advisory services for projects, programs or portfolio management
• Support development and maintenance of charters, schedules, management plans, risk artifacts
• Support regular reporting to client and KPMG leadership and adhere to quality standards
• Assist communications and training strategies to support goals
• Help develop communications and training products for transformation goals and adoption of new technologies
• Develop content for and design PowerPoint decks, fact sheets, roadmaps, status reports

Skills

MS Office (Excel)

AI literacy

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, Organizational Psychology, Operations, Management, Information Systems, Strategy, Political Science, Government, Human Factors/Human Centered Design, or equivalent

Tools

KPMG tools

Job description

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future. KPMG is currently seeking an Associate for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and development of advisory services to clients, primarily with services related to projects, programs or portfolio management
• Support development and maintenance of program/project charters, schedules, management plans, risk management and supporting artifacts
• Support regular reporting and communication to client and KPMG leadership and adhere to quality and performance standards set by team leadership
• Support teams to conceptualize and determine communications and training strategies that support their goals and objectives
• Support the development of communications and training products that support transformation goals/objectives and adoption of new technologies and/or processes
• Develop content for and design PowerPoint decks, fact sheets, roadmaps, status reports

Qualifications

• Applicant must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, Organizational Psychology, Operations, Management, Information Systems, Strategy, Political Science, Government, Human Factors/Human Centered Design, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Applicant must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Applicant must be eligible for or possess a U.S. Government Security clearance
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Applicant must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need; you must be located within the U.S. when working remotely; client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa

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