Consultative Offerings - Government & Public Services - Summer Scholar - Cyber Strategy

Deloitte•Nashville, TN

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice as a Summer Scholar and help organizations address complex challenges that matter. In this role, you will work alongside teams supporting transformation initiatives, improving performance, and helping clients generate measurable value. You will have opportunities to build consulting skills through hands-on experience, collaboration, and exposure across client environments. As a Summer Scholar in our Government & Public Services practice, you will be an integral member of a client service team, collaborating with diverse and talented team members to help solve multidimensional problems, improve performance, and generate value for our clients. You can capitalize on our cross-industry presence to find your niche and build your individual brand within the organization. While a career in consulting is dynamic and evolving, we look for people who will perform in specific areas, grow those related skills, and deliver exceptional results to our clients. We recognize that candidates bring different skills, experiences, and interests, so we align Summer Scholars to skills-based profiles that support development and client impact. Setting our people up for success is a priority, and we are currently recruiting Cyber Strategy Summer Scholars whose skills and interests align with the below description: Cyber Strategy Summer Scholar This Summer Scholar is a vigilant, tech-savvy professional who safeguards digital assets and ensures cybersecurity resilience. Provides essential support to transformation initiatives by leveraging tools, methodologies, and accelerators to assist project teams in achieving strategic objectives. This role is focused on supporting organizational and operational changes that align with business goals and drive growth. By combining analytical skills, technical skills, research capabilities, and a collaborative approach, this professional plays a key role in supporting successful transformation initiatives and enabling organizations to achieve their strategic goals. Provides actionable recommendations to strengthen security posture and reduce risk exposure. Collaborates with clients to enhance overall protection against cyber risks.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Summer 2028 pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Security, Mathematics, Risk Management, or a related/equivalent program
Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required)
Must reside within a commutable distance (e.g. 100-mile radius) of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to lead projects or workstreams
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to provide clear guidance to others

Nice To Haves

3.4 cumulative GPA preferred
Internship, project, or coursework experience in computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, engineering, information systems, information security, mathematics, or risk management

Responsibilities

Safeguards digital assets and ensures cybersecurity resilience.
Provides essential support to transformation initiatives by leveraging tools, methodologies, and accelerators to assist project teams in achieving strategic objectives.
Supports organizational and operational changes that align with business goals and drive growth.
Plays a key role in supporting successful transformation initiatives and enabling organizations to achieve their strategic goals by combining analytical skills, technical skills, research capabilities, and a collaborative approach.
Provides actionable recommendations to strengthen security posture and reduce risk exposure.
Collaborates with clients to enhance overall protection against cyber risks.