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Job Description: Consulting Summer Intern - Public Sector Services (Undergraduate Intern)

Only hiring into these locations: Seattle or Washington DC

Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services is seeking 2026 Summer Interns to work with members of our project teams that deliver exceptional results for our clients. Summer Interns will join a client service team and contribute to workstreams to help solve some of the most pressing challenges our clients face. The work will combine research, analyzing data, conducting interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and deliver solutions that matter. Our Summer Interns will be involved in assessing the client's current situation; designing solutions involving people, process, and technological dimensions; and creating and implementing action plans that drive lasting change. Candidates must be highly motivated, eager to contribute and learn, able to meet deadlines, and adaptable to various assignments, systems, and tools. Some travel may be required.

Start Season & Year: Summer 2026

Earliest Graduation Date: December 2026

Latest Graduation Date: June 2027

Alvarez & Marsal (A& M) is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in turnaround management, performance improvement and advisory services with more than 11, 000 professionals based in locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and a bias for action, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

Since 2003, A& M Public Sector Services (PSS) has helped government, education, and non-profit clients identify new ways to overcome challenges and implement sustainable change. Pioneering a progressive, pragmatic, and forward-looking approach, we leverage our experience applying operational and financial improvement principles in the private sector while addressing the unique challenges facing public sector organizations. Working directly with leadership, PSS helps stabilize financial and operational performance by developing and implementing comprehensive efficiency, operational, and organizational improvements.

PSS Summer Interns can expect to be a part of A& M's Advancing and Cultivating Emerging (ACE) Leaders program. ACE is the early career destination program for Alvarez & Marsal PSS analysts and consultants. ACE provides a best-in-class experience for early career professionals through recruitment activities, robust development experiences, meaningful engagement with peers and senior leaders, and competitive compensation and benefits. ACE fosters the talents of our new hires and prepares them to be the next generation of leaders at A& M within PSS.

Our Public Sector professionals:

• Improve public services, expanding and improving the constituent experience.
• Manage crises, stabilizing and transforming government agencies.
• Support financial management and innovation, enabling agencies to make critical investments.
• Identify and implement operational improvements, modernizing and streamlining operations.
• Guide transformation and innovation initiatives to unlock opportunities for improved constituent services at lower cost.

Qualifications

A& M PSS is seeking intern applicants for Summer 2026 based in Washington, DC and Seattle, WA. The summer analyst program is a paid opportunity that lasts 8-10 weeks and typically begins in early June and ends in early/mid-August (dates will be provided upon candidate's selection, with an expectation of full participation).

• Possess excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, structuring and organizing ambiguous problems, tasks, and information
• Demonstrable teaming skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, contributing to decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and willingness to learn
• Strong quantitative skills, demonstrated through work experience and/or coursework (see preferred degree/major list below)
• Minimum 3.2 GPA required, both major and overall
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors (all majors considered with preference for the degrees/majors listed below):
  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Mathematics
  • Public Administration
• Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Comfortable with some travel
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A& M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role. In addition, as part of our application process applicants will be subject to a pre-employment and reference investigation.

Demonstrate a proficient level of experience with a number of the following areas:

• Extract useful information from large sets of unorganized or incomplete data, including financial performance data
• Use Excel and other MS Office programs as the primary tool to perform analysis and present conclusions.
• Able to contextualize tasks within a baseline understanding of macro issues concerning K-12 education, higher education, workforce development, state & local governance, and/or health and human services.
• Able to demonstrate thoughtfulness, objectivity, professionalism, and empathy in all aspects of work.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Your Journey at A& M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A& M. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate professionals.

At Alvarez & Marsal, inclusive diversity is a core value, and we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with the qualifications in the job description, please reach out to your campus recruiter directly cpicampusrecruiting@alvarezandmarsal.com.

Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal's fringe benefits programs. Click here for more information regarding A& M's benefits program.

The hourly range is $35.00 to $40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

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