Technical Associate – Platforms, Technology – Campus 2026

$56K - $94K/yr Pay Range
Full-time Job Type
On-site Work Arrangement
Entry-Level Experience
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This is an on-site, entry-level position located in McLean, Virginia. Guidehouse is a consulting firm that partners with clients to implement platform solutions like Microsoft and Salesforce, enhancing business efficiency and value. The role involves working with these technologies to support various industries, including defense, financial services, and healthcare.

Skills / Requirements

  • AI Tools
  • Appian
  • Azure
  • Cloud Migration
  • Data-driven Solutions
  • Database Structures
  • Intelligent Automation
  • Microsoft
  • MuleSoft
  • Power Platform
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • Software Architecture
  • Software Programming
  • Tableau
  • Technical Communication
  • Vibe Coding
  • Workday

Why Apply

This role is ideal for those interested in leveraging AI tools and prompt engineering techniques to solve complex cloud challenges. You'll work with platforms like Microsoft Azure and Salesforce, where AI integration can enhance automation and data-driven solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

You will collaborate with clients to assess and implement platform solutions, focusing on improving organizational processes and user experiences. Your daily tasks will involve learning new technical skills, coding, and working alongside partners to deliver high-quality digital solutions.

Working in Mclean, Virginia

  • McLean, Virginia, is part of the Washington D.C. metro area, offering a robust job market for tech professionals.
  • The area is known for its high concentration of government and defense-related jobs, providing ample career opportunities.
  • Public transportation options, including the Metro, make commuting to and from McLean convenient.
  • McLean offers a suburban lifestyle with proximity to the cultural and historical attractions of Washington D.C.

Pay and Career Growth

The salary range for this role is $56,000 to $94,000, with compensation based on skills and experience. Guidehouse offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. The company supports professional development through certifications and learning opportunities.

Benefits and Perks

  • 401k
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Sick Time
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision Insurance

Is This Role Right for You?

Good fit if you...

  • Recent graduates with a technical degree eager to learn new skills.
  • Candidates interested in working with cloud platforms like Microsoft and Salesforce.
  • Individuals who can work collaboratively and adhere to on-site schedules.

May not be for you if...

  • Candidates unwilling to work on-site in McLean, Virginia.
  • Individuals without US citizenship, as security clearance is required.
  • Those lacking interest in learning new technical skills or AI tools.

Original Job Description

Job Family :

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Application Development

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this opportunity will be reviewed after the application period closes on Friday, April 10; Candidates who are selected to interview will be notified by Friday, April 17.

What You Will Do *: *

As enterprise software becomes increasingly complex, platform solutions offer greater efficiency and business value. Guidehouse works with clients to assess options, determine how specific platforms such as Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday and Appian best serve their priorities, and implement solutions with exceptional quality. We collaborate with our ecosystem partners to address complex cloud challenges by applying the right technology solutions. This helps clients enhance organizational resilience, improve user experience, optimize internal processes, and maximize their return on investment through technology-powered strategies.

Industries we serve:

Defense & Security

Our certified ecosystem partnerships help defense and security agencies deploy mission-critical solutions while improving resilience and delivering measurable value.

Financial Services

We work with leading technology partnerships to help financial institutions enhance digital banking, strengthen compliance systems, and create superior customer experiences.

Healthcare

We connect healthcare organizations with leading technology partners to advance digital health solutions, optimize care delivery, and improve patient outcomes efficiently.

State & Local Government

Through proven partnerships, we help government agencies adopt smart city platforms, environmental monitoring systems, and citizen engagement solutions cost-effectively.

As a trusted guide to organizations across the globe, we work closely with our partners to solve our clients’ most complex problems by harnessing high-quality digital solutions. Collaborations and relationships within our growing partner ecosystem enable us to maximize the value and impact of emerging technologies to exceed client expectations and meaningfully shape the future.

Our ecosystem partners:

Microsoft

As a Microsoft Cloud and AI partner, we help organizations modernize operations and maximize their Microsoft investments. We deliver solutions across Azure and the Microsoft Power Platform, tailored to each client’s challenges and growth goals, supporting cloud migration, intelligent automation, and data‑driven solutions.

Salesforce

As a Ridge Alliance Partner, we deliver transformation for government and enterprise organizations. Our certified experts create citizen-centric solutions and customer-focused platforms. With MuleSoft and Tableau, we implement Salesforce solutions that drive lasting impact.

ServiceNow

As an Elite Partner, we provide proven ServiceNow solutions that speed business transformation. Our expertise spans assessments, implementations, platform governance, and change management to help organizations achieve sustainable results.

Workday

As a Workday Alliance Partner, we help organizations streamline processes, manage change, and maximize their investment in Workday. Our approach prioritizes optimizing clients’ business processes while aligning to recommended practice for their industry.

What You Will Need *: *

Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years

Minimum Degree Status: Undergraduate Degree (must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2025 and graduate by Summer 2026)

Degree Concentration: Technical field of study such as Information Technology, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Web Development, Business, or similar

Willingness to learn new technical skills

Exposure to software programming/coding skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to adhere to on-site work schedules as directed

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance ( US Citizenship is one of the requirements for security clearance )

What Would Be Nice To Have *: *

Previous internship or work experience

Strong communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to write technical process flows, diagrams, and model documentation.

Foundational understanding of diverse database structures

Familiarity with fundamental software architecture patterns

Familiarity with leveraging AI tools and prompt engineering techniques and vibe coding

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.