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Overview In this role, you will join IBM Consulting through our world‑class Associate Program for university hires. As an Associate Consultant at IBM Consulting – Federal, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide as their business and technology needs evolve. We are hiring inspired, talented individuals who believe no problem is too big to solve.
We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, the development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you.
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions that result in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients.
Responsibilities
Learning and adopting consulting skills and business knowledge to effectively integrate packaged technology into the client's business environment.
Translating client's business needs into business requirements and participating in production of solutions to drive business value.
Working with clients to refine or design their business strategy while working in an agile collaborative environment.
Additional responsibilities: This role requires candidates to work on-site 5 days a week at the Washington, DC office and will begin in Summer 2026.
Eligibility & Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Willingness to travel up to 100 %.
Outcome‑focused, high resilience, flexibility, and resolve to achieve success across a broad range of consultative contexts.
Ability to understand clients’ needs and challenges and apply a creative and logical approach to identify solutions.
Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analysis skills and ability to derive recommendations informed by data and insights.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build relationships across all levels of the IBM and client team.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong drive to tackle challenges, improve results, and innovate while understanding diverse perspectives.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a high‑pressure environment.
Proven academic success and motivation, with exceptional communication and storytelling abilities for conveying complex information clearly.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales.
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.
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Federal Associate Consultant
role at
IBM
Overview In this role, you will join IBM Consulting through our world‑class Associate Program for university hires. As an Associate Consultant at IBM Consulting – Federal, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide as their business and technology needs evolve. We are hiring inspired, talented individuals who believe no problem is too big to solve.
We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, the development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you.
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions that result in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients.
Responsibilities
Learning and adopting consulting skills and business knowledge to effectively integrate packaged technology into the client's business environment.
Translating client's business needs into business requirements and participating in production of solutions to drive business value.
Working with clients to refine or design their business strategy while working in an agile collaborative environment.
Additional responsibilities: This role requires candidates to work on-site 5 days a week at the Washington, DC office and will begin in Summer 2026.
Eligibility & Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Willingness to travel up to 100 %.
Outcome‑focused, high resilience, flexibility, and resolve to achieve success across a broad range of consultative contexts.
Ability to understand clients’ needs and challenges and apply a creative and logical approach to identify solutions.
Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analysis skills and ability to derive recommendations informed by data and insights.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build relationships across all levels of the IBM and client team.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong drive to tackle challenges, improve results, and innovate while understanding diverse perspectives.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a high‑pressure environment.
Proven academic success and motivation, with exceptional communication and storytelling abilities for conveying complex information clearly.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales.
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.
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