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It analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working IT analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover {{top_industries_phrase}}, with GALLO, BMW, 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
IT Analyst Internship Market
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Tips for Your IT Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than the calendar suggests
Large employers fill summer it analyst intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes before November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so listings appear year-round. Starting your search months ahead of your target start date gives you access to the most competitive structured programs.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
IT analyst intern recruiters want something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects that show systems analysis, process mapping, requirements gathering, or data work, name the tools you used, and make the work linkable or shareable. Coursework counts here, a class project completed with real deliverables is a legitimate portfolio piece.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
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 it analyst cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never appear on campus.
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IT analyst intern interviews typically include a technical or analytical screen covering systems thinking, requirements documentation, or basic SQL and data interpretation. Practice your answers out loud and explain your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured rotational and university programs first
Larger employers run dedicated IT analyst intern programs, often rotational or cohort-based, designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that align with your background and apply in the first wave rather than waiting until you feel fully ready.
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IT Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an it analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For it analyst candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented project portfolio showing systems analysis, process mapping, or data work. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an it analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For it analyst interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real project deliverables, available headcount on the team at offer time, and understanding the timeline for return-offer decisions early in the internship. Position for one without counting on it.
When should I apply for it analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer it analyst interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest window.
Are it analyst internships paid?
Most professional it analyst internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and it reflects in the listing where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at nonprofits or through academic credit structures, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should an it 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 work, such as a systems requirements document, a process improvement analysis, or a dashboard built in a real analytics tool. Add relevant coursework in information systems or data analysis, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote it analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the it analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them without sorting through every listing.
Can international students get it 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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