Management Consulting – Sector Operations – Health - MPH/MHA Intern – Summer 2026

Job Family Group

Operations Consulting - JFG

Job Summary & Description

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Management Consulting Sector Operations Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will assist in the design and implementation of service delivery models, process optimization, and planning operations. As an Intern, you will support teams and participate in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to our practices. You will perform tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments and developing your personal brand.

In this role at PwC, you will have the chance to work with a diverse group of professionals within the Operations Consulting team. You will be involved in various projects that aim to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of management consulting, where you will contribute to business transformation initiatives and gain valuable insights into the industry. Your role will involve developing operational plans and strategies, optimizing processes, and supporting the delivery of services to clients. This experience will provide a foundation for your future career, allowing you to build commercial awareness and apply professional and technical standards in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in the execution of operations consulting projects within the healthcare sector
- Participating in the analysis and improvement of operational processes to enhance efficiency
- Assisting in the development and implementation of service delivery models tailored to client needs
- Engaging in market research to gather insights and inform business transformation strategies
- Contributing to the planning and coordination of operational plans and resources
- Collaborating with stakeholders to facilitate change management and operational excellence initiatives
- Assisting in the optimization of business performance metrics and operational effectiveness
- Utilizing business data analytics to support decision-making and improve client outcomes
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain exposure to management consulting practices
- Applying intellectual curiosity to explore innovative solutions and drive process improvement

What You Must Have

- At least 1 year of experience
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in one of the following field(s) of study: Public Health, Health Administration
- Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Demonstrating knowledge in business data analytics and transformation
- Engaging in process optimization and operational excellence initiatives
- Supporting service delivery models and stakeholder engagement
- Participating in change management and operational performance management
- Applying market research and logistics management skills

Additional Details

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.



The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance