AI, Data & Technology Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

As an AI, Data & Technology Intern, you’ll perform advisory and implementation services to address business needs throughout client organizations for the AI, Data & Technology Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of how commercial and large nonprofit organizations function from an organizational, operational, process, and technology perspective.
• Assist in building high value solutions that leverage AI engineering, data engineering, and data science.
• Continuously build professional and technical skills while staying informed about technology trends and solutions relevant to client challenges.
• Support proposal development and client presentations by performing research, preparing materials, and assisting with opportunity identification activities.
• Auxiliary in conducting assessments of client technology environments against industry best practices and maturity model frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of recommendations and implementation roadmaps that address client needs and business objectives.
• Support application package selection, solution design, and implementation planning engagements for public and private organizations.
• Apply problem-solving skills and analytical thinking to help address business and technology challenges.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and assist in synthesizing findings into meaningful insights.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients through clear, organized, and professional written and verbal communications.
• Aid in the preparation of business cases, process improvement analyses, and technology transformation initiatives.
• Support the development and analysis of financial models, budgets, and other quantitative assessments.
• Collaborate with team members across engagements and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Build professional relationships with clients and colleagues while developing consulting and client-service skills.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and practice development efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Management Information Systems, AI, Data Science or related field required.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and skillset (variety of capabilities and / or tools).
• Able to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment.
• Able to understand current processes and future state processes based on business objectives.
• Able to analyze and understand client needs, objectives, and how technology may be applied for efficiencies.
• Able to travel to various client sites as needed on short notice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Participation in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Pay

The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Chicago, Illinois office is $37 per hour.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

About The Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life.
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
• Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Support to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

Additional Details

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.