Each year, the Maximus US Services division touches the lives of people through the programs we support — in areas such as healthcare; aging and disability services; behavioral health; children, youth, and families; and economic security. As a leading provider of operational management and technology solutions to state and local governments, Maximus helps deliver public services more efficiently while optimizing the use of tax dollars.

The Market Strategy Intern for Policy Analysis will work collaboratively to research federal and state policy impacting Maximus US Services. If you love to learn and want to make a positive impact while growing your career, apply now!

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. This position is a remote opportunity for applicants residing in the US and within the Eastern time zone.

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 27th and ending Friday, August 8th, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide data analysis support to project and operations management.

• Perform routine administrative functions.

• Assist in special projects across various operational departments.

• Work on assignments that are moderately difficult and escalate issues to management.

• Assist with ad-hoc reporting.

1. Research federal and state policy developments that impacts US Services and prepare easy to understand briefing materials;

2. Collaborate on detailed analysis of how policy changes would impact existing business and/or create opportunities for new or adjacent markets, quantifying impact when possible

3. Work on special projects autonomously and through partnership with cross functional teams

4. Create written and oral presentations to brief executive staff

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related field.

• Must have completed a minimum of 2 years of coursework.

• Skilled in standard computer applications and platforms such as Outlook and MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with superior attention to detail.

• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.- Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

1. An understanding of how policy is developed and promulgated at the federal and state level. Preferred candidates will have expertise in health and human service policy and programs.

2. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying complex information to diverse audiences.

4. A strong orientation to detail with a keen sense of curiosity and a passion for staying informed about industry trends.

The ideal candidate will possess past experience learning about or supporting a specific health or human services program; strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication, work well independently and remotely. This opportunity is restricted to graduate students only.

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.