Intern

FOR SUMMER 2026 CONSIDERATION

PFM is seeking two interns to work in our Management & Budget Consulting (MBC) group during the summer of 2026. The MBC group is based in Philadelphia and New Orleans however all work arrangements are authorized - in-office hybrid and remote. Intern applications will be accepted through January 15 2026.

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.

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 masters 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. PFMs 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.

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.

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 or call . Please note this contact information is for accommodation requests only and should not be used for application status updates or other inquiries.