2020 Summer Associate Internship - Health and Benefits Sector - Cybersecurity

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Overview:Interested in working with talented people to help develop innovative solutions to some of society's most complex and challenging problems? - We are Guidehouse, a leading consulting firm serving the public sector and commercial clients with specialized capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management. - You may not yet know our name, but we have a rich history. - Guidehouse is a combination of PwC's former public sector practice and Navigant's deep expertise in energy, financial services and healthcare.We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact, not tenure. Our firm is at the forefront of an emerging model solving complex problems that stretch across government and private companies, affording our people the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of the consulting profession. By focusing on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure, our employees also develop and deploy world class knowledge and problem solving that leads to breakthrough solutions.Responsibilities:Our professionals help our clients transform their business processes, improve internal controls, improve efficiency of operations, increase transparency and performance management, and to comply with Federal laws and regulations. - During your internship assignment, you will be given the opportunity to support projects to address some of the most significant project challenges faced federal clients. The nature of our projects is extremely fluid and requires self-motivated individuals that are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. - Project members are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients' senior management, as well as the opportunity to enhance their skills in the area of technical competency, business development, client service and people development.Qualifications:Our internship is a 9-10 week program, running from the beginning of June to the beginning of August. Through the internship program, you will have the opportunity to work within one of our seven sectors: -

• National Security
• Advance Technology Solutions
• Defense
• Financial Services
• Health and Benefits
• Science and Infrastructure
• State and Local Government
• OperationsThroughout the internship, you will have the chance to work with our internal teams on the assigned project/contract, meet with upper management to reflect on your personal and professional development, and socialize with your fellow interns during outings/activities.Internship Overview:This internship is for our Health and Benefits Sector. Located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. -You will be working on information security evaluations, assessing documentation/evidence against a set of security requirements and identifying gaps in compliance.Your responsibilities will included:
  • Attendance of walkthrough meetings to discuss controls and documentation of meeting minutes
  • Review of documentation/evidence provided by client and assessing gaps in compliance
  • Documentation of work within working papers
  • Applying feedback received by team lead and leadershipAs an intern, you will gain a general understanding of security controls in a variety of areas/control families, as well as the ability to work in a teaming environment. You will learn the documentation basics for working papers, professional communication skills through team work, and potential client interaction.Through out the internship you will gain an overall experience as an associate at Guidehouse (position will mimic that of a new associate) and teamwork. Minimum Qualifications:
    • Must have completed 60 credits or above, OR in a Graduate level program prior to the start date of internship
    • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above
    • Must be enrolled in a FULL TIME accredited Undergrad University or at minimum in a part time Graduate program
    • Must have a declared majorDisclaimer:
      • This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment verification.
      • The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.

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