Advisory Intern, Risk Services - Grants Management | Summer 2027

Career Level Requirement

Early Career

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Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 2027

Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2028

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KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Intern for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of disaster recovery and grants management services for state, local and federal agencies by assisting with program administration, project coordination and grant lifecycle activities
• Assist clients in navigating federal and state funding requirements, regulations and compliance obligations to maximize available funding and support timely recovery and rebuilding efforts
• Collaborate with counties, municipalities and other stakeholders to support disaster damage assessments, recovery projects, hazard mitigation initiatives, cost documentation, permitting requirements and grant closeout activities
• Gather, review and analyze documentation to support grant eligibility determinations, reimbursement requests, program enrollment and compliance with agency guidelines and funding requirements
• Monitor project progress, program budgets, funding utilization and key performance metrics while maintaining accurate records and preparing reports, presentations and client deliverables; communicate complex program requirements, regulatory guidance and project updates to clients and team members through clear, professional written and verbal communications
• Conduct research on industry trends, emerging regulations and federal and state assistance programs to support program integrity, compliance and continuous improvement efforts
• Contribute to team success by supporting internal initiatives, business development activities, knowledge sharing and strategic growth efforts across the Grants Management practice
• Act with integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors; Bachelors or Masters degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, Public Policy, Public Administration or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.00 or above
• Fluency with artificial intelligence concepts and tools with ability to apply AI techniques to analyze and interpret data, using insights to solve problems and effectively communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of federal laws, rules and regulations associated with federal and state disaster aid programs Strong understanding of federal and state procurement regulations, with practical experience navigating 2 CFR 200
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need; you must be located within the U.S. when working remotely; client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.