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See related jobsCostco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.
This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.
Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.
The Costco Digital Services Division is inviting students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university to participate in a twelve -week paid internship program during 2027. Interns will work within specific areas in Costco’s Information Systems Division. Interns will attend presentations given by various members of Executive Management from IT and other areas of the Company. At the end of the internship period, the intern will create and present a summary of their experience to their management and peers. Interns will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Housing is not provided. The program runs mid June to early September and is located in Issaquah, WA. No out of state work allowed. All interns are required to be in the office 5 days a week and must adhere to the CDS.
NOTE: While participating in the IT Internship program, an individual will be classified as an hourly temporary employee for the duration of the program. During the program, the individual may be asked to undergo the normal interview process for a level 1 position. If the individual is offered a position, they will be converted to the employment status matching open job they were selected for. If they are not selected for a regular position, the internship position will be complete in a maximum of 12-weeks.
If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.
ROLE
- Assists with analyzing and delivering cross-functional business requirements and process flows.
- Supports gap analysis between as-is and to-be processes, helping identify areas for continual process improvement.
- Collaborates with teammates to learn and support eliciting and translating requirements into functional design.
- Participates in the development of technical specifications by collaborating with technical and non-technical teams and reviewing design documents.
- Assists in developing technical specifications by collaborating across teams to help translate functional designs into technical designs.
- Supports the design, development, and execution of testing protocols including unit, integration, and system testing.
- Assists with systems and data analysis on applications to support understanding functional design requirements.
- Assists in defining and executing application and interface configurations.
- Works alongside teammates to grasp team application concepts and tool suite functionalities.
- Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
- Works independently and within a team environment.
- Pays attention to detail, self motivated with the ability to follow instructions and completes assignments on time.
- Learns and applies new concepts, processes, and tools.
- Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
- Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
- Helps identify and resolve problems by evaluating options and supporting solution implementation.
- Participates in the development of deployment and release work plan tasks within a phase.
- Supports the planning, design, and production of deliverables for training phases.
- Learns and supports adherence to established standards, best practices, governance, and patterns.
- Assists with the Change Management Process to ensure smooth transitions and seamless process alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Gathers data, tracks trend metrics, and analyzes results to help identify opportunities for continuous service improvement.
- Assists in the creation and development of Reporting Dashboards to provide insight to management and executives using programs such as Gemini AI, Google Canvas, Google Sheets and Data Studio.
REQUIRED
- Ability to quickly move between different tasks as needed
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members across levels.
- Proactive and adaptable mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Responsible, conscientious, and committed to high quality work.
- Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills and an ability to analyze situations thoughtfully.
- Familiarity with corporate IT policies, procedures, and standards.
- Basic understanding of IT strategy and how it applies to IT Management Platform solutions.
- Appreciation of information technology's role in providing the business with competitive advantages.
- Developing documentation and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, and stay well organized.
- Currently maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college or university.
Recommended
- Proficiency in the Advanced Google AI suite, Including Google Canvas, and Conversational AI.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools, such as Data Studio, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Experience using the ServiceNow Platform to create Data Visualizations, Dashboards, Metrics & Trends.
- Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
California applicants, please review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.
Pay Range: $21.00/hr - $32.90/hr Hourly Extra Check eligible based on hours paid
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.
This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.
Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.
The Costco Digital Services Division is inviting students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university to participate in a twelve -week paid internship program during 2027. Interns will work within specific areas in Costco’s Information Systems Division. Interns will attend presentations given by various members of Executive Management from IT and other areas of the Company. At the end of the internship period, the intern will create and present a summary of their experience to their management and peers. Interns will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Housing is not provided. The program runs mid June to early September and is located in Issaquah, WA. No out of state work allowed. All interns are required to be in the office 5 days a week and must adhere to the CDS.
NOTE: While participating in the IT Internship program, an individual will be classified as an hourly temporary employee for the duration of the program. During the program, the individual may be asked to undergo the normal interview process for a level 1 position. If the individual is offered a position, they will be converted to the employment status matching open job they were selected for. If they are not selected for a regular position, the internship position will be complete in a maximum of 12-weeks.
If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.
ROLE
- Assists with analyzing and delivering cross-functional business requirements and process flows.
- Supports gap analysis between as-is and to-be processes, helping identify areas for continual process improvement.
- Collaborates with teammates to learn and support eliciting and translating requirements into functional design.
- Participates in the development of technical specifications by collaborating with technical and non-technical teams and reviewing design documents.
- Assists in developing technical specifications by collaborating across teams to help translate functional designs into technical designs.
- Supports the design, development, and execution of testing protocols including unit, integration, and system testing.
- Assists with systems and data analysis on applications to support understanding functional design requirements.
- Assists in defining and executing application and interface configurations.
- Works alongside teammates to grasp team application concepts and tool suite functionalities.
- Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
- Works independently and within a team environment.
- Pays attention to detail, self motivated with the ability to follow instructions and completes assignments on time.
- Learns and applies new concepts, processes, and tools.
- Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
- Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
- Helps identify and resolve problems by evaluating options and supporting solution implementation.
- Participates in the development of deployment and release work plan tasks within a phase.
- Supports the planning, design, and production of deliverables for training phases.
- Learns and supports adherence to established standards, best practices, governance, and patterns.
- Assists with the Change Management Process to ensure smooth transitions and seamless process alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Gathers data, tracks trend metrics, and analyzes results to help identify opportunities for continuous service improvement.
- Assists in the creation and development of Reporting Dashboards to provide insight to management and executives using programs such as Gemini AI, Google Canvas, Google Sheets and Data Studio.
REQUIRED
- Ability to quickly move between different tasks as needed
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members across levels.
- Proactive and adaptable mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Responsible, conscientious, and committed to high quality work.
- Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills and an ability to analyze situations thoughtfully.
- Familiarity with corporate IT policies, procedures, and standards.
- Basic understanding of IT strategy and how it applies to IT Management Platform solutions.
- Appreciation of information technology's role in providing the business with competitive advantages.
- Developing documentation and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, and stay well organized.
- Currently maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college or university.
Recommended
- Proficiency in the Advanced Google AI suite, Including Google Canvas, and Conversational AI.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools, such as Data Studio, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Experience using the ServiceNow Platform to create Data Visualizations, Dashboards, Metrics & Trends.
- Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
California applicants, please review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.
Pay Range: $21.00/hr - $32.90/hr Hourly Extra Check eligible based on hours paid
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Business Operations Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Business Operations Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers in consulting, finance, and technology open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Checking listings consistently from early fall puts you in the first wave at the employers that recruit on a fixed schedule.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give recruiters something concrete to assess. Document two or three operations, process-improvement, or data analysis projects showing the tools you used, such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau, and publish the outputs as case studies or linked files they can review before the interview.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and increases the chances of landing an offer from either channel.
Practice the operations analyst intern screen out loud
Business operations analyst intern screens typically involve a data or analytical exercise, a case conversation about process improvements, or questions about interpreting a dataset or business metric. Practice out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Target structured rotational programs early in the cycle
Many large employers run rotational or cohort-based operations internship programs designed specifically to train people new to the field. These programs recruit on fixed timelines, often months before the internship starts, and fill quickly. Identify the ones that match your background and submit your application in the first wave, not after the deadline approaches.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the business operations analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through postings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take and applying your time where it counts.
Business Operations Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business operations 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 of documented analyses, process-improvement case studies, or operations dashboards that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to open roles and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a business operations analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is performance on real work, whether the team has open headcount, and the timing of the return-offer decision. Focus on delivering measurable results on your assigned projects and building relationships with your team, then evaluate the opportunity without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for business operations analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including many in finance, technology, and consulting, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with applications opening in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently from early fall gives you the widest window.
Are business operations analyst internships paid?
Most professional business operations analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some programs also include housing stipends or relocation assistance. Listings show compensation details where the employer chooses to disclose them, so check each posting directly for what a given role offers.
What should a business operations analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used, such as Excel, SQL, Python, or Tableau, and where a reviewer can see the actual output, whether that's a published analysis, a process-improvement write-up, or a case study. Add relevant coursework and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote business operations analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the business operations analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from anywhere, so apply early once you decide what works for your situation. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid roles and avoid sorting through listings you can't take.
What is a rotational operations internship?
Some larger employers run structured rotational internship programs that place interns across two or three business operations functions, such as supply chain, finance operations, and process improvement, over the course of a single summer. These programs are designed for candidates new to the field, recruit early in the fall recruiting cycle, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get business operations 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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