Description & Requirements

We will be looking for candidates that have some experience, training, or strong interest in Project Management. The job will include various aspects of project management, including project status reporting, reviewing project artifacts (project plans, budget trackers, RAID logs, etc.). The role will include working alongside experienced delivery leads on implementation projects as well as internal project initiatives.Additionally, the selected intern will gain knowledge of general business principles, corporate organizational structure and government process improvement. Throughout the summer, you will have the opportunity to meet, interact, and collaborate among various project teams, consultants, senior management, executives and peers. Guidance and training on operations standards and protocols will be provided by the Manager.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION:

Hourly pay range is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Interns are eligible for benefits. All computer equipment and access to digital systems will be provided to the hired candidate. Students may also complete the internship for academic credit, subject to the qualifications of their academic program.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

This position requires a commitment of 40 full-time hours per week, with availability during usual business hours (8AM-6PM ET), for the duration of a 10-week summer program: starting Tuesday, May 26th and ending Friday, August 7th, 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Work with stakeholders on a project to identify and provide recommendations for streamlining and enhancing project activities.

- Research and analyze various reports to identify and propose a recommended solution for modifying the structure used for reporting.

- Assist with tracking and managing project goals and internal initiatives.

- Work with various managers to obtain project goals and initiatives to provide recommendations for how goals and initiatives should be tracked.

- Assist with helping to document the process for tracking and managing updates to the rules and policies which impact contract documents or deliverables.

The candidate may also be involved in conducting project artifact audits and reviewing compliance with documented expectations.

Minimum Requirements

- Student currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program with a background or interest in business administration, health policy, public health, or related field.

- Must have completed a minimum of 2-3 years of course work.

- Strong skills in the MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.

- Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and the ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.

Experience / training / certification in project management (e.g. PMI, PMBOK, etc.), strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, excellent written and oral skills, and a mindset of continuous improvement and innovation. Senior level or graduate student highly preferred.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com .

Minimum Salary

$20.00

Maximum Salary

$35.00

As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.