Business Intelligence Internships
Business intelligence internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working with real data, mentorship from working BI analysts and data engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated across Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Technology & Software, with Travelers, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Dominion Energy among the employers posting roles now.
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What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking a Year Round - Business Undergraduate Intern to join our dynamic team!
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Support the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) Equipment Inspection and Compliance Program (check items in and out of the equipment inspection area, update tracking systems, interface with customers, deliver items as needed, etc.)
- Log information into FIE applications
- Perform data analysis and compile metrics
- Present metrics and briefings to stakeholders, including leadership
- Create documentation using Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Read technical documents and synthesize information to write and update trainings, policies, procedures and other documentation
- Manage processes and provide suggestions for process improvement
- Develop and maintain relationships with peers, managers and customers
- Coordinate and schedule meetings
- Collect, analyze and present feedback
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.
Qualifications We Desire
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management or similar field
- Experience working both independently and in team environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Power Point and Word
- Knowledge of business principles and processes
- Interest in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex problems
- Knowledge or experience working in a security related field
- Knowledge or experience working with government centric community
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Field Intelligence Element (FIE) performs high-impact, national security work for a broad segment of the Intelligence Community (IC). The FIE Special Security Office protects the information of our customers by providing a secure environment that allows Sandia to deliver products and services that protect our nation's security. The FIE Special Security Office is responsible for interpretation and oversight of security requirements, to include physical security, access controls, facility accreditation, incident investigation, and clearance management.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Business Intelligence Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Travelers10

- Navy Federal Credit Union4

- Dominion Energy2

- Ryan Companies US2

- HP1

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
Tips for Your Business Intelligence Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers with structured BI cohorts, including tech companies and financial institutions, open summer applications the preceding fall. Waiting until spring means the competitive programs are already closed. Set a reminder for late August and treat the fall semester as your primary application window for the following summer.
Build a portfolio before you apply
BI intern hiring teams expect limited work history and look for evidence of skill instead. Build two or three complete, documented projects that show SQL queries, dashboard builds, or data models using tools like Python, Tableau, or Power BI, and make them publicly linkable so recruiters can review your work without asking.
Combine campus fairs with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured BI programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently 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 technical screen out loud
BI intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering SQL, data modeling, or analytics case questions, depending on the role. Practice answering out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how you reason through a problem as much as the final answer. Walk through your logic step by step, even when the answer feels obvious.
Target structured BI rotational programs early
Large technology, finance, and consulting employers run rotational or cohort-based BI programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall for the following summer and fill fast. Identify which ones match your background, check their application timelines, and submit in the first wave rather than waiting for general recruiting to open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 23% of the business intelligence internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're reviewing roles you can take rather than sorting through ones you cannot.
Business Intelligence Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business intelligence internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that moves the needle for BI candidates is a portfolio of documented analyses or dashboards that recruiters can actually review. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a business intelligence internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For BI interns, what actually drives it is the quality of your project delivery, whether the team has headcount to bring you back, and how early you signal interest before the return-offer window closes. Position for one by performing well, but keep your full-time search running in parallel.
When should I apply for business intelligence internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including tech companies and financial institutions with structured BI cohorts, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round and it pays to check regularly rather than treating recruiting as a single season.
Are business intelligence internships paid?
Most professional business intelligence internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid positions do exist, typically at nonprofits or very small organizations, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a business intelligence internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For BI candidates, the role-specific proof is linked analyses, dashboards, or SQL and Python work that a recruiter can actually open and review. Add relevant coursework covering databases, visualization tools, or statistics, include the tools you used in each project, and keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote business intelligence internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 77% of the business intelligence internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you find a match and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through roles you cannot take.
What is a business intelligence rotational internship?
Several large technology, finance, and consulting employers run structured BI or data rotational programs that cycle interns through two or three teams over one summer, exposing them to analytics, reporting, and data engineering work. These programs target people new to the field, recruit in the early fall for the following summer, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get business intelligence 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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