OPB Spring 2027 Internship - Graduate

Governor, Office of the; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Governor, Office of the Job Requisition ID: JR0000005664 invites graduate students to apply for the OPB Spring 2027 Internship. This role offers hands-on exposure to budget development, legislative tracking, and policy research within the Georgia state government.

Interns will work in Education, Health and Human Services, Economic Development, Public Safety, or Planning and Strategy divisions, gaining experience reporting to division leadership and navigating the legislative process during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program relevant to the area of assignment.
• GPA 3.2 or higher preferred.
• Excellent business, writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Familiarity with Georgia legislative and committee processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget recommendations for the current and upcoming fiscal years.
• Provide research and analysis on budgetary issues for state government operations.
• Review agencies' operating budgets for compliance with appropriations acts and policy goals.
• Develop the state's strategic plan and alignment of agency support.
• Conduct research in policy areas—education, health, public safety, economic development, transportation.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

OPB Spring 2027 Internship - Graduate

Agency

Governor, Office of the Job Requisition ID: JR0000005664 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $18 PER HOUR

Job Description

OPB Spring 2027 Internship (Graduate) The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) provides valuable, accurate, and timely information to the Governor and other decision-makers as part of a continuing effort to improve the operation of state government.

OPB serves the Governor and the state in five primary ways:

• Under the direction of the Governor, develop budget recommendations for the current and upcoming fiscal years for presentation to the Georgia General Assembly
• Provide research and analysis to the Governor and state agencies on budgetary issues in the interest of operating an efficient and effective state government
• Review state agencies' annual operating budgets to promote sound fiscal stewardship, ensuring spending plans comply with the approved appropriations act and the Governor's policy goals
• Develop the state's strategic plan, outlining the Governor's vision for Georgia and how agencies can best support that vision
• Supply official demographic and statistical data about the state of Georgia and the performance of state agencies' programs and operations

Internship Overview

Interns will be assigned to one of the following OPB divisions based on their qualifications and policy areas of interest:

• Education
• Health and Human Services
• Physical and Economic Development
• Public Safety
• Planning and Strategy

Interns will work primarily within their assigned division under the guidance of the Division Director and the Internship Program Coordinator. During the spring semester, OPB interns will experience the budget and legislative processes up close, learning how OPB works with the legislative branch and executive agencies to manage the state’s budget through the legislative process. Interns will be involved in legislative tracking during the 2027 session of the Georgia General Assembly. Duties generally include following committee and floor proceedings, as well as assisting with reviewing bills for impacts on agency finances or operations. Additionally, interns will conduct research in specific policy areas – including education, health, public safety, economic development, and transportation – based on budget and legislative developments. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The Spring 2027 Internship is scheduled to run from January 18th - April 15th, 2027. Graduate-level interns are generally expected to work around 300 total hours over the course of the internship, or 24 –28 hours per week excluding state holidays. Interns should also be prepared to report in-person to the OPB offices (2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA 30334) at least 12-14 hours each week. Dates and hours may be adjusted subject to any requirements of an intern’s academic program.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the Office of Planning and Budget and how the Governor’s Office interacts with other state agencies
• Increase knowledge of Georgia’s state budget and government operations through policy and issue research
• Gain a thorough understanding of the budgeting and legislative processes in Georgia
• Apply writing and analytical skills in a work setting
• Enhance professional development and communication skills

Interest Areas

• Public administration
• public policy
• political science
• finance
• state government
• business administration
• budgeting
• legislative/legal analysis
• research
• quantitative and qualitative analysis

Required Documents

• A copy of your resume
• A one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the OPB internship program
• A writing sample from your coursework demonstrating your research and/or analytical skills (e.g. essays, research papers, policy briefs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate student in public administration, public policy, political science, or economics
• Currently enrolled with a 3.2 GPA or higher
• Excellent business, writing, organizational, and computer skills
• Detailed knowledge of the State of Georgia legislative and committee process
• High level of skill in research and analysis with the ability to form conclusions and present recommendations based on analysis

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND currently enrolled in a graduate program relevant to the area of assignment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.