Summer 2026 Internship - DHA UBO Contract Support

Title

Defense Health Agency (DHA) UBO Contract Support Internship Program – Summer 2026

Business Unit

Tria Federal – Defense Health Agency (DHA) Uniform Business Office (UBO) & Data Quality Control Management (DQMC)

Location

Remote/Hybrid (Washington, D.C. Metro Area) 

FLSA

☐ Exempt       ☒ Non-Exempt

Tria Federal (Tria) is seeking driven and ambitious individuals to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program. This full-time opportunity offers a hands-on, impactful work experience tailored to align with your academic and career aspirations. As an intern at Tria, you’ll gain valuable exposure by collaborating with colleagues and engaging with senior staff, all while participating in professional development activities and networking opportunities that enrich your experience. 

Intern Mission and Outcomes: 

The DHA UBO/DQMC Contract Support Internship is designed to provide a comprehensive, real-world consulting experience. Interns will contribute to analytical, operational, and strategic initiatives that enhance data integrity, improve business processes, and support effective communication across the DHA UBO enterprise. Participants will develop professional consulting skills and contribute tangible value to the contract team while learning how data informs decision-making in a federal health context.

In addition to general consulting experience, this program offers exposure to revenue cycle operations and analytics, providing interns with insight into the financial and operational systems that support the Military Health System. This includes assisting with data review, process improvement, and operational research aligned with revenue integrity and billing processes.

Networking Opportunities: 

• Attend weekly team meetings to engage with senior leadership.

• Participate in a mid-term networking lunch with executives from various departments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Business Development.

• Access to a dedicated mentor who provides career guidance.

Professional Development: 

Throughout the internship, participants will:

- Gain exposure to the DHA UBO mission, revenue cycle operations, and federal health business processes.
- Develop data analysis and visualization skills using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
- Learn fundamentals of federal consulting, project management, and client engagement.
- Strengthen written and verbal communication skills for professional and technical audiences.
- Build professional networks with Tria consultants and DHA UBO team members.

Training Opportunities: 

Interns will collaborate with Tria consultants, DHA stakeholders, and UBO staff to support active projects within the UBO/DQMC contract. Work will focus on:

- Data Analytics & Visualization: Supporting development of tools and dashboards that enhance performance tracking and transparency.
- Business Process Improvement: Assisting with research and analysis that identify opportunities for improved data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and business reporting.
- Strategic Research: Conducting comparative research, benchmarking, and analysis of federal healthcare operations to inform recommendations.
- Education & Communication: Contributing to internal and external communication materials, knowledge-sharing resources, and stakeholder engagement tools.
- Revenue Cycle Support: Supporting analytical and research efforts related to revenue cycle operations, including charge capture, billing, reimbursement, and compliance within the Military Health System.
- Emerging Technology Exploration: Leveraging tools such as Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), or Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline workflows, automate insights, and support documentation.

Feedback and Supervision: 

• Weekly check-ins with the internship supervisor to track progress and address challenges.

• Midpoint evaluation to provide feedback on performance and set future goals.

• Final performance review, including constructive feedback and a recommendation letter for outstanding interns.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

- Enhancing performance dashboards and metrics visualization for operational and revenue cycle reporting.
- Supporting research and data collection for business process and revenue cycle improvement initiatives.
- Assisting with modernization efforts for UBO communication materials/strategy and knowledge management platforms.
- Exploring automation or AI-driven solutions for data organization and reporting.
- Developing research summaries and strategic insights to inform DHA decision-making.

Required Qualifications (Skills and Capabilities): 

- Strong analytical and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with data visualization platforms preferred.
- Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and curious; demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
- Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required; ability to pass a background check.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and independently as needed.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Required Education and Experience: 

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Public Health, Health Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Prior internship or coursework in operations or business strategy is preferred but not required.