Internships
Interns support various teams and departments within MSI, including project management, strategic communications, business development, financial management, and technical practice areas.
Interns can work up to 35 hours per week on a flexible schedule that works best for them and their supervisor.
We fill many of our entry-level openings from our current or past internship pool, making MSI a great place to start a development career!
If you do not see an answer to your question here, please contact our recruitment staff at recruitment@msi-inc.com.
The internship is for three months, with the possibility of extending, based on business needs. An internship can last for a maximum time frame of 12 months.
Yes, at a competitive hourly rate.
Interns may work up to 35 hours per week on a flexible schedule that works best for the intern and their supervisor. Interns work up to eight hours a day during MSI's business hours, typically between 8 AM and 6 PM Monday through Friday.
No. The internship program is not limited to those in the D.C. metropolitan area. The program allows for remote work opportunities and these details will be mentioned in the specific job description.
Our internship role requires the eligibility to work in the U.S. That includes candidates who hold student work visas.
We have internships in various departments based on business needs. We hire throughout the year for all departments including:
- Operations
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe & Eurasia
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Middle East
- U.S. based projects
- Business Development
- Finance
- Compliance
- Recruitment
- Technical Practice Areas
- Strategy, Evaluation and Analysis
- Leadership and Organizational Development
- Rule of Law and Governmental Accountability
- Peace and Stability
- Democracy and Governance
- Strategic Communications
Please apply directly through our website to the internship role that interests you. Our Careers page can be found here. Our roles are opened regularly and applications are received on a rolling basis.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA & ADAAA), Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and treats all applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with requirements of these laws. MSI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. MSI complies with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and acts in accordance with regulations and guidance issues by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.