Federal Consulting Intern: Government Tech & Impact

IBM; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM’s Federal Package Consulting Intern role offers hands-on experience delivering secure technology solutions for government clients from IBM Consulting-Federal in the Herndon area. You will contribute to client projects, build a compelling portfolio, and develop in-demand skills across data analytics, cloud migrations, and enterprise applications.

The 10-week program runs May 24, 2027 - July 30, 2027, with a potential pathway into IBM’s Associate Program based on performance.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building in an agile environment.
• Growth mindset with a passion for learning and embracing diverse viewpoints.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication with active listening and ownership mindset.
• Interest in business consulting, enterprise applications, technology implementation, or process improvement initiatives.
• Willing to travel up to 100%. (Travel may be up to 100% based on project requirements)

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to market dynamics by researching and collaborating with teams on client strategies.
• Support operational excellence through modelling processes to improve client experiences.
• Assist with stakeholder workshops, meetings, and interviews to document requirements.
• Shadow product teams and participate in data analytics assessments, cloud migrations, and enterprise integrations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Leadership

Consulting interest

Travel 100%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JavaScript

HTML

XML

SQL

Job description

IBM’s Federal Package Consulting Intern role offers hands-on experience delivering secure technology solutions for government clients from IBM Consulting-Federal in the Herndon area. You will contribute to client projects, build a compelling portfolio, and develop in-demand skills across data analytics, cloud migrations, and enterprise applications.

The 10-week program runs May 24, 2027 - July 30, 2027, with a potential pathway into IBM’s Associate Program based on performance.