Organizational Change Management (OCM) Intern
The OCM Intern will assist the CDIO organization in implementing change management strategies that help employees adapt to organizational changes. This internship is designed for individuals eager to learn about structured change methodologies and gain hands-on experience in supporting enterprise transformation initiatives. You will work closely with experienced practitioners and project teams to contribute to communication, training, and stakeholder engagement activities. Additionally, the selected intern will gain knowledge of general business principles, corporate organizational structure and government process improvement. 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.
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 26th and ending Friday, August 7th, 2026
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.
Key Responsibilities • Support Change Initiatives: Assist in applying change management frameworks and tools under the guidance of senior team members. • Impact & Readiness Analysis: Help gather data for impact assessments and readiness evaluations. • Communications & Training: Contribute to drafting communication materials and preparing training content; assist in scheduling and coordinating sessions. • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain organized records of change activities and help prepare progress reports. • Collaboration: Participate in team meetings and support project managers with administrative tasks related to change management. • Research & Best Practices: Explore industry trends and share insights to improve processes.
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Also preferred: - Interest in change management principles (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
- Familiarity with HR technologies or enterprise systems is a plus.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
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Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
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