Summer 2026 Graduate Intern, Program Management - MA

Summer 2026 Graduate Intern, Program Management - MA The Division of Monetary Affairs (MA) supports the Federal Reserve’s deliberations, decisions, and communications regarding monetary policy and financial stability. MA’s Operations and Resource Management team (ORM) provides valued, practical, and innovative solutions for everyday operations. ORM’s services include people operations, program and project management, strategic planning, financial management, and communications. Within ORM, the Program Management Office (PMO) leads the development and execution of MA’s strategy and change initiatives to transform our research, analysis, and collaboration, and serves as a center of excellence for program and project management across MA. About the Role This paid internship in Washington, D.C. is designed to help the candidate develop as a strategic leader and gain experience in areas including strategic planning, project management, program management, strategic communication, process improvement, data analysis, and more. As our intern you will: Learn about the operations that enable the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy development. You read about us in the news; here’s what happens behind the scenes to make it all possible. Support seasoned professionals on critical, highly visible initiatives that keep our research and analysis capabilities at the leading edge. Lead your own challenging projects with support and mentorship from experienced colleagues. About You (Background/Skills) As part of “Team MA” you will have the opportunity to work with research economists whose work informs American monetary policy, technologists who bringing innovative new tools and approaches to the government, analysts working to understand our financial markets, and program managers and operations professionals working to make it all possible. More than anything, we’re looking for a versatile problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills, a knack for communicating, and an interest in growth. If you can think on your feet, and our mission and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply. Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in public policy, public administration, business, project management, and organizational development, or a related field. Experience with strategic planning, strategic communication, project and program management, organizational performance, data analysis, and process improvement are all helpful – but if you don’t have experience, we’ll help you learn. This is not a research position – though it can help to be conversant in economic and financial topics, we don’t require any prior knowledge in these areas. Requirements Applicant must be a current student, graduating from their program August 2026 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required. Available for 40-hrs/week, for 10-12 weeks during summer 2026, with daily on-site presence at our offices in Downtown Washington, D.C. Please upload a copy of your resume & an unofficial transcript prior to submitting your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Arkansas University