Intern – Sales Enablement, Competitive Intelligence – Campus 2025

Posted:
10/2/2024, 2:17:57 AM

Location(s):
McLean, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Job Family:

Intern


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Guidehouse Internship Program staffs interns on real world projects, showcases the Guidehouse culture, and provides Interns with a meaningful experience at a global professional services organization. Interns work with teams and provide real-time deliverables in support of the clients. Each intern is paired with a Buddy to serve as a resource that can assist them in navigating their Guidehouse experience.

Highlights of the Guidehouse Internship Program include:

  • 10-week experience in the Summer of 2025 (Anticipated to start Monday, June 2nd and run until Friday, August 8th)
  • Learning & Development Sessions (both E-learning & Instructor-Led)
  • Performance management, including developing goals and holding Mid-Point and Final Evaluations
  • Networking & Social Activities and Events
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Intern Event
  • Intern Speaker Series
  • Collaborative Group Projects

Click through the link below to hear more about Guidehouse's Internship Program! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8-DyIUan2I&t=2s 

Sales Enablement is part of Guidehouse's growth office, working across the firm to drive continuous improvement in sales performance. The Sales Enablement team contributes to Guidehouse’s growth by bringing best practices in capture, competitive insights and proposal development to segments’ most critical pursuits. 

Competitive Intelligence (CI) is a centralized, cross-segment team charged with developing and delivering market and competitive insights to fuel growth for Guidehouse. Competitive Intelligence services supports public sector and commercial markets and the team is responsible for leading strategic pursuit efforts across the sales lifecycle. As a member of the Team, the Intern in Competitive Intelligence is an individual contributor that will conduct research and analysis in support of public sector and commercial sectors that include:

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Financial Services
  • Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure
  • Managed Services
  • Defense and National Security
  • State & Local Government

Key responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Gathering publicly available information about key competitors and industry trends that will inform the firm’s ability to grow
  • Producing and maintaining Competitive Intelligence tools in support of Business Development and Growth (databases, reports, presentations, battlecards, competitor playbooks, etc.).
  • Utilizing a variety of third-party tools and publications to provide timely and accurate research and analysis on a wide variety of topics aligned to Guidehouse capabilities and offerings
  • Coordinating with internal leaders to shape requirements and ensure successful delivery


What You Will Need:

  • Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years 
  • Minimum Degree Status: Bachelor's degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2025 and graduate by Summer 2026)
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country
  • No sponsorship is available for this position


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Highly proficient skill level with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Degree/Majors Preferred: Economics, Statistics, Data Analysis & Research-related majors, Marketing, Management, Finance, Management Information Systems
  • Analytical background
  • Experience working with large data sets and/or developing analytical reports from large data sets
  • Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
  • Heightened attention to detail
  • Self-starter with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines 
  • Ability to translate volumes of research into actionable analysis
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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