Business Analyst Internships
Business analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working business analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Distribution & Wholesale, and Construction & Real Estate, with TikTok, PIMCO, and Centric Brands among the employers posting roles now.
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George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
IT Business Analyst Intern
Reports to: IT Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (One (1) Hour Lunch); 40-45 hours per week
Job Location: 3500 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43207. This position is primarily in person, with occasional travel to other Company locations or job sites as needed.
General Overview:
The IT Business Analyst Intern supports the IT Department by helping translate business needs and opportunities into clearly defined, actionable technology projects. The intern will work directly with employees, managers, department leaders, and IT resources to understand business processes, identify pain points and opportunities for improvement, gather and document requirements, define project scope, develop preliminary level-of-effort estimates, and establish measurable success criteria.
This internship provides hands-on exposure to business analysis, process improvement, and IT project planning while contributing to the continued development and maturation of the Company’s IT roadmap. Projects may include workflow and process automation, system integrations, and reporting and data initiatives. This individual should consistently demonstrate Integrity, Gratitude, Excellence, and Leadership.
Eligibility: This internship opportunity is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (two or four-year). Candidates who have completed or are enrolled in graduate-level programs (e.g., master’s, PhD, JD, MD) will not be considered, as this role is designed to support undergraduate-level career development.
Responsibilities:
- Meet directly with employees, managers, and department leaders to understand business processes, needs, challenges, pain points, and opportunities for improvement
- Conduct structured stakeholder interviews to gather and document business requirements, process details, exceptions, desired outcomes, and other relevant information
- Observe business processes being performed to validate information gathered during stakeholder interviews and identify steps, handoffs, workarounds, decision points, exceptions, data requirements, and other nuances that may not be identified through interviews alone
- Reconcile differences between documented and observed processes and conduct follow-up discussions as needed to develop an accurate understanding of the current state
- Create clear current-state process maps and workflow documentation
- Assist in defining future-state processes and workflows based on identified business requirements and project objectives
- Translate business needs and process observations into clear, organized, and actionable business requirements
- Develop project scope documentation that clearly identifies the business problem, project objectives, requirements, assumptions, dependencies, constraints, and anticipated outcomes
- Work with assigned IT resources to develop preliminary level-of-effort estimates for proposed projects
- Work with business stakeholders to define measurable success criteria for projects, including what problem is being solved, the desired business outcome, and how project success will be evaluated
- Identify and document project dependencies, risks, business impacts, and other information necessary to support project planning and IT roadmap decisions
- Prepare project summaries and other documentation needed to move business requests from initial ideas to well-defined, actionable projects
- Assist the IT Director with organizing and maintaining information related to the Company’s IT project roadmap
- Support requirements gathering and project definition activities for initiatives including workflow/process automation, system integrations, and reporting/data projects
- Present findings, requirements, process documentation, and project scope information to stakeholders and IT team members for review and validation
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date project and requirements documentation
- Learn and effectively use appropriate business-analysis, process-mapping, and documentation tools
- Learn and adhere to all Company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
This list is non-exhaustive. Job responsibilities may vary based on operational needs and the instructions of the employee’s supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a (2) two-year or (4) four-year undergraduate degree program
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. (George J. Igel & Co., Inc. is a Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Drug-Free Workplace and tests for marijuana)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a Motor Vehicle Record that satisfies the Company’s insurance requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex or loosely defined business problems into understandable components
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to ask thoughtful follow-up questions to develop a complete understanding of a business process or need
- Strong listening and interviewing skills, including the ability to engage effectively with employees, managers, and department leaders
- Ability to observe business processes closely and identify details, exceptions, dependencies, and process variations that may not be immediately apparent
- Ability to organize information and translate conversations and observations into clear, accurate, and actionable business requirements
- Ability to understand and document business processes, workflows, handoffs, decision points, and data requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including presenting information to individuals and groups
- Ability to build effective working relationships with employees at various levels and across different functional areas of the Company
- Ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and accurately interpret written materials
- Ability to remain highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate while managing multiple responsibilities and projects
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with business stakeholders and IT resources
- Ability to learn new business processes, technologies, and business-analysis/documentation tools
- Ability to approach unfamiliar processes without assumptions and remain curious about how and why work is performed
- Ability to travel to and from the primary workplace and occasionally to other Company locations or job sites as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer
George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
IT Business Analyst Intern
Reports to: IT Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (One (1) Hour Lunch); 40-45 hours per week
Job Location: 3500 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43207. This position is primarily in person, with occasional travel to other Company locations or job sites as needed.
General Overview:
The IT Business Analyst Intern supports the IT Department by helping translate business needs and opportunities into clearly defined, actionable technology projects. The intern will work directly with employees, managers, department leaders, and IT resources to understand business processes, identify pain points and opportunities for improvement, gather and document requirements, define project scope, develop preliminary level-of-effort estimates, and establish measurable success criteria.
This internship provides hands-on exposure to business analysis, process improvement, and IT project planning while contributing to the continued development and maturation of the Company’s IT roadmap. Projects may include workflow and process automation, system integrations, and reporting and data initiatives. This individual should consistently demonstrate Integrity, Gratitude, Excellence, and Leadership.
Eligibility: This internship opportunity is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (two or four-year). Candidates who have completed or are enrolled in graduate-level programs (e.g., master’s, PhD, JD, MD) will not be considered, as this role is designed to support undergraduate-level career development.
Responsibilities:
- Meet directly with employees, managers, and department leaders to understand business processes, needs, challenges, pain points, and opportunities for improvement
- Conduct structured stakeholder interviews to gather and document business requirements, process details, exceptions, desired outcomes, and other relevant information
- Observe business processes being performed to validate information gathered during stakeholder interviews and identify steps, handoffs, workarounds, decision points, exceptions, data requirements, and other nuances that may not be identified through interviews alone
- Reconcile differences between documented and observed processes and conduct follow-up discussions as needed to develop an accurate understanding of the current state
- Create clear current-state process maps and workflow documentation
- Assist in defining future-state processes and workflows based on identified business requirements and project objectives
- Translate business needs and process observations into clear, organized, and actionable business requirements
- Develop project scope documentation that clearly identifies the business problem, project objectives, requirements, assumptions, dependencies, constraints, and anticipated outcomes
- Work with assigned IT resources to develop preliminary level-of-effort estimates for proposed projects
- Work with business stakeholders to define measurable success criteria for projects, including what problem is being solved, the desired business outcome, and how project success will be evaluated
- Identify and document project dependencies, risks, business impacts, and other information necessary to support project planning and IT roadmap decisions
- Prepare project summaries and other documentation needed to move business requests from initial ideas to well-defined, actionable projects
- Assist the IT Director with organizing and maintaining information related to the Company’s IT project roadmap
- Support requirements gathering and project definition activities for initiatives including workflow/process automation, system integrations, and reporting/data projects
- Present findings, requirements, process documentation, and project scope information to stakeholders and IT team members for review and validation
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date project and requirements documentation
- Learn and effectively use appropriate business-analysis, process-mapping, and documentation tools
- Learn and adhere to all Company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
This list is non-exhaustive. Job responsibilities may vary based on operational needs and the instructions of the employee’s supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a (2) two-year or (4) four-year undergraduate degree program
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. (George J. Igel & Co., Inc. is a Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Drug-Free Workplace and tests for marijuana)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a Motor Vehicle Record that satisfies the Company’s insurance requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex or loosely defined business problems into understandable components
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to ask thoughtful follow-up questions to develop a complete understanding of a business process or need
- Strong listening and interviewing skills, including the ability to engage effectively with employees, managers, and department leaders
- Ability to observe business processes closely and identify details, exceptions, dependencies, and process variations that may not be immediately apparent
- Ability to organize information and translate conversations and observations into clear, accurate, and actionable business requirements
- Ability to understand and document business processes, workflows, handoffs, decision points, and data requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including presenting information to individuals and groups
- Ability to build effective working relationships with employees at various levels and across different functional areas of the Company
- Ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and accurately interpret written materials
- Ability to remain highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate while managing multiple responsibilities and projects
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with business stakeholders and IT resources
- Ability to learn new business processes, technologies, and business-analysis/documentation tools
- Ability to approach unfamiliar processes without assumptions and remain curious about how and why work is performed
- Ability to travel to and from the primary workplace and occasionally to other Company locations or job sites as needed
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Tips for Your Business Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting date suggests
Large employers recruit summer business analyst interns the preceding fall, with many closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in August and September for summer roles, and revisit throughout the year for rolling and semester-based openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams at the intern level expect limited work history, so your portfolio carries the weight. Document two or three business analyst projects with the tools you used, the problem you solved, and a link to the output, whether that is a process model, data analysis, requirements document, or dashboard. Give recruiters something concrete to assess.
Work the campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff may know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your case or analytical screen out loud
Business analyst intern interviews commonly include a case conversation, a structured problem-solving exercise, or a data interpretation question. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer. Record yourself to catch where your logic gaps show.
Target structured rotational programs in the first wave
Larger companies run rotational or cohort-based business analyst internship programs designed for people new to the field. These programs offer cross-functional exposure and structured mentorship, recruit several months before the start date, and fill quickly. Identify the ones that fit your background and submit in the first application window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 64% of the business analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take. Filtering first keeps your list focused on openings you can actually pursue.
Business Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio with documented case studies or analyses that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies running open cohorts and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a business analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team at offer time, and how early you signal interest. Position yourself by treating every project as a work sample without counting on a return offer as the outcome.
When should I apply for business analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, meaning applications at major companies often open in August or September for the following June. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly lets you catch both waves.
Are business analyst internships paid?
Most professional business analyst internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at nonprofits or very small organizations, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a business analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used and link to the deliverable, whether that is a published analysis, a process model, a case study, or a dashboard. Add relevant coursework in data analysis, business strategy, or systems thinking. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote business analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 36% of the business analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from every geography, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational business analyst internship program?
Some large companies run structured rotational internship programs that place business analyst interns across two or more teams or functions during a single summer. These programs are built to develop people new to the field through varied exposure, structured mentorship, and cohort events. They recruit early, are competitive, and fill in the first application wave.
Can international students get business analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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