Management & Budget Consulting Internship
- Pay
- $20 per hour
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Listed
- Today
The MBC Internship involves
- Benchmarking and measuring performance of state and municipal governments including large cities, counties, and school districts
- Analyzing data, including demographic, economic, and budgetary trends that signal current and future fiscal and operational challenges
- Conducting research on innovative government practices that improve services to residents or reduce costs for taxpayers
Key Attributes of Interns
- Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Undergraduate junior, senior, postgraduate, or master's candidate with coursework in government, political science, economics, public policy and/or related areas of study
- Strong writing and research skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to perform quantitative analysis
- Comfortable speaking with government staff on the phone or in person
- Demonstrated ability or interest in working with state and municipal governments on financial, operational and policy challenges, as evidenced by prior professional experience, internships, or relevant academic coursework
PFM is proud to help our clients make well-informed and prudent decisions regarding the capital markets, investments, and municipal management. The functions they serve and decisions they make contribute directly to the communities in which we all live and work. PFM's role with our clients allows us to have a tangible impact on these communities and their citizenry.
PFM Group Consulting LLC [Management and Budget Consulting (MBC)] helps state and local governments across the nation tackle some of their toughest fiscal and operational challenges. Representative projects include: the development of long-range financial plans for economically challenged cities and school districts; financial analysis of criminal justice system reforms; evaluation of the effectiveness of tax incentives; quantitative and analytical support for public sector collective bargaining; and operational and performance analysis for government agencies.
The anticipated pay for this role is between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Discover expert financial advice and creative consulting services that prioritize your goals.
If you are ready to experience the challenge, satisfaction, and reward of an opportunity with PFM, please apply here, or refer a qualified candidate.
PFM is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Pfm
PFM is seeking two interns for our Management & Budget Consulting (MBC) group to work in a hybrid capacity out of our Philadelphia office during the summer of 2027. Intern applications will be accepted through January 15, 2027.
MBC turns analysis into results for complex government clients by providing financial, budgetary, operations, and management consultation. Since 1993, MBC has been involved in some of the most significant government turnaround efforts in the country: turning sizable deficits into surpluses in cities, counties and states and improving criminal justice systems across the nation.
The Intern contributes directly to projects and advises real policy decisions made by government leaders. Interested candidates should be creative problem solvers, ready to help government leaders tackle real problems that matter to their communities.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
PFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PFM maintains a drug-free workplace.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or hiring process, contact us via Careers on our contact form or call. Please note, this contact information is for accommodation requests only and should not be used for application status updates or other inquiries.
From Pfm's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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