BerryDunn’s Healthcare Analytics Practice Group is seeking a highly motivated Consulting Intern to help support our growing Health Policy Analysis Practice. We provide economic, actuarial, and analytics services to both government and nonprofit clients. We offer opportunities for growth in responsibility and compensation to challenge-seeking individuals with a passion for excellence. BerryDunn has worked with hundreds of health care-focused government agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. Work performed will be closely supervised through coaching and training. With guidance from staff members of the Consulting Team, you will become familiar with the firm’s systems, operations, and relationships. The firm expects you to demonstrate flexibility, have a willingness to seek out advice, and exhibit an ambition for learning.  

This fulltime internship will be based out of our Portland, ME office. The internship dates are as follows: June 2, 2026 to August 7, 2026.

In order to be considered, you must include your unofficial academic transcription with your application.

• Develop an understanding of the general consulting process.  
• Follow appropriate diagnostic, data collection, fact finding, and data analysis practices. 

• Develop skill in written and verbal communications. 

• Gather, manipulate, and analyze healthcare data from a variety of sources 

• Keep supervisors and others informed of status of assigned projects. 

• Participate in staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a team player on multiple client projects. 

• Develop concise summaries, reports, and presentations of complex data for client leadership. 

• Perform assigned administrative tasks effectively and efficiently. 

• Assist in performing consulting engagements of all sizes. This may involve such tasks as conducting research, assisting with detailed and technical aspects of the engagement, documenting the engagement and assisting with engagement reporting. 

• A Bachelor’s or MA degree Mathematics, Statistics, Political Science, Public Health, Economics, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management or Business.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, experience with Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint desirable
• Strong attention to detail and quality, and facility with numbers
• Self-starting and proactive approach to identifying and maintaining momentum for activities important to the busy team and its clients, while flexibly responding to occasional deadline-driven sprints
• Excellent organizational abilities and administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to stay ahead of deadlines and manage multiple client and internal priorities
• Writing/editing/proofreading experience
• Ability to communicate with management in an open and objective manner
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-based, collaborative environment

You Are:

• An effective communicator via email, phone, video, or face to face
• Passionate about topics that affect public welfare and consumer protection
• Interested in healthcare-related topics, including Medicaid and public health

The hourly rate for this role is $30 per hour. This rate range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final rate may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly rate for the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations. 

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. 

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.