Cognizant Consulting Intern

Cognizant Consulting Intern

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practicewe're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

Position Overview

Join Cognizant's Fusion Global Internship Program as a Consulting Intern and play a pivotal role in analyzing client issues, interviewing key stakeholders, and developing strategic recommendations. You will participate in advisory and transformation projects, delivering immediate value to clients by working with a project-based team of consultants. As a COIN (Consulting Incubator) Intern, you will assess business and technological challenges, facilitate requirements analysis, and build domain expertise across Cognizant Consulting. Additionally, you will hone your career skills through learning from subject matter experts and an award-winning development program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop industry and technology knowledge.
• Analyze market trends and client issues to draw conclusions.
• Support go-to-market initiatives for Cognizant.
• Facilitate working sessions with clients.
• Collaborate within teams to present and implement strategic and technology solutions.
• Research industry initiatives, identify client opportunities, and develop deliverables.
• Contribute to research, design, and writing of articles/whitepapers.
• Participate in collateral development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Business (Finance, Economics, Operations Management), Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.
• Eligible for internships 12 months out from final graduation date.
• Ability to understand business needs and assess impacts on complex operations and systems.
• Creative and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven teamwork and leadership capabilities.
• Strong interest in technology and digital modernization.
• Self-motivated with a dedication to client service excellence.
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team and support multiple time zones when necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project).

Location

New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant offices in Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA, where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.

Start Date

The internship will last 9 weeks, starting in June 2026. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour, depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Disclaimer

The rate is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependentsfrom day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.