Summer Analyst Intern

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student in Washington, DC for an immersive research and development internship. You will conduct executive, company, and industry research, develop presentations, and support client engagements while interacting with firm leaders.

This opportunity emphasizes leadership, analytical skills, and strong communication. You will engage with governance topics and present learnings to office leadership while collaborating on individual and team projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, final year.
• GPA 3.3 or higher; strong academics.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, activities, or work experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and synthesis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-directed, resourceful, team-oriented, proactive.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Conduct executive, company, and industry research and analysis.
• Support active client engagements and business development initiatives.
• Develop presentations, reports, and other thought leadership materials.
• Network and interact with colleagues across practices, industries, and functions.
• Complete an individual project and a collaborative team project.
• Present project work and learnings to office leadership and colleagues.
• Work alongside leadership advisors and industry experts on leadership decisions.
• Gain exposure to executive search, leadership assessment, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, board work, and corporate governance.

Skills

Research

Analysis

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Leadership

Proactivity

Team Orientation

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student status (final year)

GPA 3.3+

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Conduct executive, company, and industry research and analysis
• Support active client engagements and business development initiatives
• Develop presentations, reports, and other thought leadership materials
• Network and interact with colleagues across practices, industries, and functions, including firm leaders and partners
• Complete an individual project and a collaborative team project
• Present project work and key learnings to office leadership and colleagues
• Work alongside leadership advisors and industry experts on leadership decisions
• Gain exposure to executive search, leadership assessment, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, board work, and corporate governance

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and entering the final year of study (Spring 2028 graduates or Fall/Winter 2027 graduates)
• Must have strong academic performance (minimum 3.3 GPA); all majors welcome
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and engagement through internships, work experience, community service, athletics, research, or student organizations
• Strong research, analytical, and synthesis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, resourceful, team-oriented, and proactive
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must hold permanent U.S. work authorization (U.S. citizenship or permanent residency)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong research, analytical, and synthesis skills while effectively communicating insights through presentations and reports. Engages in executive search, leadership assessment, and corporate governance with a proactive and team-oriented approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strong Research Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Excellent Written Communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Leadership Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Research Analysis
• Presentation Development
• Report Writing
• Data Synthesis
• Leadership Assessment

Soft Skills

• Initiative
• Engagement
• Team Orientation
• Proactivity
• Self-Direction

Industry Keywords

• Executive Search
• Succession Planning
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Corporate Governance
• Board Work

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word