Summer Intern, Strategy & Program Management-MA
About the Team
The Division of Monetary Affairs (MA) supports the Federal Reserve’s deliberations, decisions, and communications regarding monetary policy and financial stability. MA’s Operations and Resource Management team (ORM) provides valued, practical, innovative, and equitable solutions for everyday operations. ORM’s services include people operations, program and project management, strategic planning, financial management, communications, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Within ORM, the Program Management Office (PMO) leads the development and execution of MA’s strategy and change initiatives to transform our research, analysis, and collaboration, and serves as a center of excellence for program and project management across MA.
About the Role
This paid internship in Washington, DC is designed to help the candidate develop as a strategic leader and gain experience in areas including strategic planning, project management, program management, strategic communication, process improvement, data analysis, and more. As our intern you will:
- Learn about the operations that enable the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy development. You read about us in the news; here’s what happens behind the scenes to make it all possible.
- Support seasoned professionals on critical, highly visible initiatives that keep our research and analysis capabilities at the leading edge.
- Lead your own challenging projects with support and mentorship from experienced colleagues.
As part of “Team MA” you will have the opportunity to work with research economists whose work informs American monetary policy, technologists who bringing innovative new tools and approaches to the government, analysts working to understand our financial markets, and program managers and operations professionals working to make it all possible.
About You
More than anything, we’re looking for a versatile problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills, a knack for communicating, and an interest in growth. If you can think on your feet, and our mission and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.
Our internship is ideal for graduate students in public policy, public administration, business, project management, and organizational development, but students in any field are welcome. Experience with strategic planning, strategic communication, project and program management, organizational performance, data analysis, process improvement, and DEI are all helpful – but if you don’t have experience, we’ll help you learn. This is not a research position – though it can help to be conversant in economic and financial topics, we don’t require any prior knowledge in these areas.
The Details
- This internship will last 10-12 weeks beginning in early summer 2025. When in the office, you will be working in the Martin building, located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Intern Benefits
- Access to LinkedIn Learning & R programming courses
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Flexible schedule
- Dining options on-site
- On-site fitness center
- Public transit benefits
Position Requirements
Please upload a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript prior to submitting your application.
Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program, or will be enrolled by the time the internship begins and graduating no earlier than August 2025
- Must be committed to working a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks during summer 2025
- Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with strategic planning, strategic communication, project and program management, organizational performance, data analysis, and process improvement are all helpful
Note: The Division of Monetary Affairs requires employees to be physically present in the office more than four days per month, as dictated by our business needs.