Associate Consultant Intern

appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Job summary

Appian seeks a full-time 10-week summer internship to build and deploy web-based applications on the Appian platform. You will analyze business strategies with customers, model critical workflows, and design materials to drive user adoption of new digital solutions.

Candidates should be pursuing a STEM degree and able to return to school after Summer 2027. The role emphasizes collaboration with a customer-success team and mentors in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on AI/LLMs and cloud

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field with a strong academic record.
• Must be returning to school after Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.
• Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the 10-week program.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy robust, web-based applications on the Appian platform.
• Analyze business strategies with customers to model critical workflows.
• Leverage AI/LLMs to accelerate daily workflows and platform capabilities.
• Design change management artifacts to drive user adoption of solutions.
• Collaborate in-person daily with peers and mentors in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Relational databases

Cloud technologies

AI and LLMs

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in STEM

Tools

Oracle

SQL

Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, we ensure that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

What You'll Do

• Build and deploy robust, web-based applications on the Appian platform to support our customers' digital strategies.
• Partner with our customer success team and clients to analyze business strategies and model critical workflows.
• Utilize a strong aptitude for analyzing business strategies and a passion for using technology to solve complex problems.
• Design supporting change management artifacts and materials to drive user adoption of newly deployed digital solutions.
• Collaborate in-person daily with peers and mentors, actively contributing to team deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field with a strong academic record. Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.
• Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or previous professional experience working with relational databases (such as Oracle or SQL) and cloud technologies.
• Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.
• Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects.
• A strong aptitude for analyzing business strategies and a passion for using technology to solve complex problems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please note that we will officially begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews starting August 2026 . We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you then.

At Appian, we embrace AI as part of how we work and innovate. While candidates are encouraged to use AI for preparation and learning, we restrict AI usage for live interviews and assessments unless otherwise specified. In some cases, AI use may be part of the assessment, and expectations will be communicated in advance.

This internship pays $35.00 per hour ($ 6,066.67 per month). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, bonus, or benefit plans.

Tools and Resources

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