Business Analyst Manager Internships
Business analyst manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working business analyst managers, 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Tips for Your Business Analyst Manager Internship Search
Apply earlier than the academic calendar suggests
Large employers recruit summer business analyst manager interns the preceding fall, so openings for June start dates often appear in September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check both windows so you are not locked out of structured programs before the semester even ends.
Build a project portfolio before you send a single application
At the intern level, documented project work outweighs work history. For business analyst manager candidates, that means case studies, process-improvement analyses, or data-backed recommendations with the tools named and results stated. A portfolio link in your resume gives recruiters something to assess when your work experience is limited.
Work campus fairs and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied specifically to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both channels widens the pool you actually reach.
Practice the actual business analyst manager intern screen out loud
Business analyst manager intern interviews typically include a case or analytical screen where you work through a business problem or data scenario. Practice explaining your reasoning step by step, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger companies run rotational or cohort-based business analyst manager internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your background, add them to a short list, and apply in the first week they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 62% of the business analyst manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings. Filter by location and work type first on Migrate Mate so you are reviewing only roles you can actually take, not building a shortlist you have to rebuild later.
Business Analyst Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business analyst manager internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For business analyst manager candidates, a documented case study or analysis portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a business analyst manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For business analyst manager interns, what actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early in the internship you signal interest. Position for a return offer without counting on one by treating every deliverable as a permanent-hire audition.
When should I apply for business analyst manager internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications for June or July start dates often open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round and a single application window does not cover the full market.
Are business analyst manager internships paid?
Most professional business analyst manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the rate where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid positions exist mainly at nonprofits or very small organizations, so check the listing details before applying.
What should a business analyst manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and where reviewers can see the output, for business analyst manager candidates, that means linked analyses, case studies, or process-improvement write-ups. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and put your strongest project at the top.
Are there remote business analyst manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 38% of the business analyst manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get business analyst manager 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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