Summer Games Software Intern — Startup-Style Mentorship

Booz Allen Hamilton; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton invites interns to join the Summer Games program, a collaborative, startup-like environment where teams tackle challenging problems using Booz Allen’s tools and engagement models. Interns receive mentorship from senior leaders, work on real projects, and present results at a final Challenge Cup.

The program emphasizes teamwork, research, and the creation of design artifacts while preparing for a potential Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages including Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, R, or Bash.
• Experience with machine learning, data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms in academic or internship environments.
• Experience with conducting research and writing software.
• Ability to produce technical documentation and create design artifacts.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in a Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field by Winter or Spring 2027, or Winter or Spring 2028.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

C

C++

Assembly

Python

Perl

R

Bash

Machine learning

Data mining

Statistics

Graph algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton invites interns to join the Summer Games program, a collaborative, startup-like environment where teams tackle challenging problems using Booz Allen’s tools and engagement models. Interns receive mentorship from senior leaders, work on real projects, and present results at a final Challenge Cup.

The program emphasizes teamwork, research, and the creation of design artifacts while preparing for a potential Secret clearance.