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Government Relations Intern

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AECOM

Nov 16, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Graduate school student, currently enrolled in a graudate program with a focus on public policy or a related field
  • Must have completed 1 year of study.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Interest in US infrastructure policy and legislation
  • Strong writing and research skills with attention to detail
  • Initiative to take ownership and run tasks to completion
  • Strong organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • MS Office suite proficiency with ability to work with datasets in excel
  • Knowledge of the US political processes and governmental structure
  • Adaptability to a flexible schedule
  • Familiarity with Power BI

Responsibilities

  • This role may also be called on to provide support to the Government Relations Team such as:
  • Research and analysis of Congressional hearings, legislations and actions;
  • Research, as needed, across business lines, general and project-specific, and assistance in preparing any necessary reports and presentations of such research;
  • Support in updating data for the Fund Navigator grants database; and
  • Additional Government Relations team support as needed and driven by the skillsets and interests brought to the role.

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Industry
10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

Culture & Values

  • Safeguard

    We operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that we do.

  • Innovate

    We think without limits and embrace new ideas, shaping digital solutions to help clients address current and future challenges.

  • Collaborate

    We connect unrivaled expertise from around the world to anticipate and solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • Deliver

    We grow our business through relentless client focus, operational excellence and exceptional project execution.

  • Sustain

    We take action to make a positive impact on the planet, enrich the communities we touch and build legacies for future generations.

  • Thrive

    We build diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential.

Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)