Consultative Offerings - Summer Scholar - Functional & Operations Strategy

These are the questions our clients bring to us because they trust that no one is more equipped to answer them.

The work spans the full arc of strategic advising: diagnosing where a business function stands, charting where it needs to go, and designing the transformation required to get there. You'll be expected to think, not just execute, and to bring a perspective into every conversation.

The best strategies aren't measured by the quality of the deck; they're road-tested and measured by the value they create. Strategy and execution aren't separate disciplines. As a Functional & Operations Strategy Summer Scholar at Deloitte, you'll learn how to connect the two.

How You'll Grow

Here's the honest version: this work will stretch you. You'll be dropped into problems that don't come with instructions, asked to have a point of view before you feel fully ready to have one, and expected to keep going when the first answer isn't the right one. That's where growth happens.

You won't do it alone. Our apprenticeship model means coaching and feedback are woven into the work itself, not just in a formal review, but in the moment, on the job. What makes it different here is who you're learning from. The professionals coaching you are widely recognized as the best in the specific functional domain you've joined. They've shaped how the market thinks about these problems. They've run the most complex engagements in the space. That proximity accelerates you in ways that are hard to find anywhere else.

The skills you'll build as a Functional & Operations Strategy Summer Scholar are the foundation of a modern strategic advisor: how to turn messy data into a clear insight, how to build the analysis and financial fluency that earns credibility in the room, and how to communicate a point of view clearly enough that it actually changes someone's thinking. You can be a future executive advisor or future CXO. We'll get you ready for both.

Where You'll Focus

We advise Fortune 500 clients across all industries, serving both Corporate and Private Equity sponsors. From early in your career, you'll be placed into a specific practice and grow your expertise there - building real command of a functional domain alongside the people who have set the standard in that space. The range comes from the clients and industries you'll serve within your practice. The edge comes from the compounding advantage of going deeper with every engagement: sharper insights, faster pattern recognition, and the kind of know-how that makes you indispensable to the clients you serve.

Our teams have built, and continue to hold, the deepest expertise in their respective functional domains, and clients know it. When you join, you're stepping into a team that's already winning at the highest level. Your job is to learn from the best and build fast and, over time, to become the expert executives call when a specific challenge lands on their desk.

Industries

Practices

Consumer

Energy, Resources & Industrials

Financial Services

Government & Public Services

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Technology, Media & Telecom

Customer Strategy

Finance Transformation

Human Capital Strategy

Industry Operations

Infrastructure & Real Estate Strategy

Regulatory & Risk Strategy

Supply Chain Strategy & Innovation

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2028 pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following majors or a related/equivalent program
• Business (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Org Behavior)
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Operations
• Supply Chain
• Liberal Arts (e.g., Psychology, Industrial and Labor Relations)

• Strong academic track record (3.3 cumulative GPA required, 3.5 cumulative GPA preferred).

• Must live within a commutable distance to your assigned office (g. 100-mile radius) with the ability to commute daily, if required, upon start date

• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

• 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

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates interested in beginning or building a career in this field. We welcome applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications for the role. For roles that require a year or more of work experience, please review the experienced jobs within our careers site.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate is $50/hour.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.

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Our people and culture

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients' most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.

Our purpose

Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. Learn more.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see https://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories, including arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, City of Los Angeles's Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. See notices of various fair chance hiring and ban-the-box laws where available. Fair Chance Hiring and Ban-the-Box Notices | Deloitte US Careers

Requisition code: 364879

Job ID 364879

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Boston, MA, Detroit, MI, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Minneapolis, MN, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, McLean, VA

Job ID: Deloitte-364879

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-08-29T23:56:58