Summer Intern, Human Capital and Learning
ICF is seeking a motivated summer intern to join our Human Capital and Learning portfolio. The intern will support consulting teams that help clients strengthen their workforces, improve organizational effectiveness, and enhance employee learning and performance.
This internship will provide exposure to human capital consulting, organizational development, workforce research, learning and development, and data-informed decision-making. Working under the guidance of experienced team members, the intern will contribute to client projects, internal initiatives, and business development activities while building foundational consulting and professional skills.
This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. This role can be remote from DC, Maryland or VA with occasional travel to the Reston, VA office. At this time, we are unable to provide housing or relocation assistance for this position.
The ideal candidate is curious, dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in applying academic knowledge to real-world workforce and organizational challenges.
Key Responsibilities
The summer intern may support activities such as:
- Conducting and reviewing background research and literature reviews related to human capital, employee learning, organizational development, workforce trends, and related topics.
- Supporting qualitative and quantitative data collection activities, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, pilot tests, and environmental scans.
- Assisting with the development and formatting of presentations, reports, guidebooks, training materials, job aids, and communication products.
- Supporting quality assurance reviews to help ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, professionally formatted, and free of errors.
- Participating in internal and client-facing project meetings, taking notes, and helping track decisions and follow-up activities.
- Collaborating with team members across multiple projects and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
- Supporting proposal development, business development research, or internal practice-building activities, as needed.
- Learning and applying consulting methods, tools, technologies, and human-centered approaches to address client needs.
Basic Qualifications
- By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours in psychology, management, communications, or a related field.
- Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in human capital, organizational development, employee learning, workforce research, talent management, or consulting.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and statistical or data visualization tools.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Previous internship, employment, volunteer, research, or academic project experience related to human resources, learning, organizational development, research, communications, consulting, or public service.
- Experience conducting academic research, reviewing literature, or synthesizing information from multiple sources.
- Experience preparing presentations, written reports, learning materials, or other professional or academic products.
- Interest in supporting federal government clients and learning about the federal consulting environment.
- Curiosity about new technologies and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and methods.
- Ability to balance multiple assignments in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
What You Will Gain
During the internship, you will have opportunities to:
- Apply classroom knowledge to practical workforce and organizational challenges.
- Learn about human capital consulting and the development of client-focused solutions.
- Work alongside professionals with expertise in human capital, organizational development, workforce research, learning, analytics, and related disciplines.
- Strengthen research, writing, data analysis, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Gain exposure to multiple projects and a variety of client needs.
- Receive feedback and mentoring while building professional and consulting capabilities.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$34,564.00 - $58,758.00Virginia Remote Office (VA99)Skills Required
- Minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours by the start date in psychology, management, communications, or a related field.
- United States Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization due to federal contract requirements.
- Demonstrated interest in human capital, organizational development, employee learning, workforce research, talent management, or consulting.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and statistical or data visualization tools.
- Clear and professional oral and written communication skills.
- Previous internship, employment, volunteer, research, or academic project experience related to human resources, learning, organizational development, research, communications, consulting, or public service.
- Experience conducting academic research, reviewing literature, or synthesizing information from multiple sources.
- Experience preparing presentations, written reports, learning materials, or other professional or academic products.
- Interest in supporting federal government clients and learning about the federal consulting environment.
- Curiosity about new technologies and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and methods.
- Ability to balance multiple assignments in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (UHC PPO/HDHP and Kaiser in some areas) come with employer HSA/HRA funding and wellness incentives, with dental and vision included. Mental-health access is emphasized via Modern Health, offering up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building resources include Maven support on UHC plans, $10,000 lifetime fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, and $5,000 for adoption, milk-shipping, and clinician-led programs. Caregiver and 24/7 resources are also available through the EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 5% discount is broadly available and regularly highlighted in postings. This adds a straightforward path for employees to build ownership alongside salary and benefits.
ICF Insights
What We Do
ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
Why Work With Us
At ICF, we’ve built a culture rooted in expertise, innovation, and purpose—enabling us to build a more prosperous and resilient world for all. When our employees grow, our solutions thrive—regardless of your role, team, or location, you’ll have opportunities to make connections, build community, and take action to develop your career.
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