Strategic Business Analyst Internships
Strategic business analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working strategic business analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, with Rivian, FedEx, and Intuit among the employers posting roles now.
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Love Aviation? Take Your Passion Beyond the Runway!
Turn your interest in aviation, technology, and business into real-world impact. Join our Flight Operations & Airline Planning team to help drive the strategic decisions and projects that keep our airline moving by improving flight safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Project-manage priority technical & business projects within Flight Ops & Airline Planning
- Analyze operational data to improve Safety, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Communicate business performance and project updates to leadership
- Exposure to or background in aviation (e.g., through military service, pilot training, formal study, or other personal interest)
- Analytical skills, including identification of trends and patterns in operational data and translation to actionable insights (through familiarity with use of e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Python, or other similar tools or coding languages)
- Project management skills, including ability to take ownership over a piece of a project and push it forward
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Aviation-related (e.g., aviation management, aeronautical science, aviation technology),
STEM/quantitative fields (e.g., Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Analytics), Business (e.g., Finance, business administration, supply chain logistics)
Note: Flexible on major if candidate has demonstrated interest or background in aviation
Minimum Experience
No experience required.
Locations details: This position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius. Employees will be required to work at a FedEx office location up to several times per week.
For more information, visit Marketing Internships at FedEx
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Business Degree or related discipline.
Minimum Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work productivity and productively, both independently and as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:  
Pay Transparency:   
Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on-site or hybrid internship or co-op experience.
Additional Details: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include information: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
Love Aviation? Take Your Passion Beyond the Runway!
Turn your interest in aviation, technology, and business into real-world impact. Join our Flight Operations & Airline Planning team to help drive the strategic decisions and projects that keep our airline moving by improving flight safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Project-manage priority technical & business projects within Flight Ops & Airline Planning
- Analyze operational data to improve Safety, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Communicate business performance and project updates to leadership
- Exposure to or background in aviation (e.g., through military service, pilot training, formal study, or other personal interest)
- Analytical skills, including identification of trends and patterns in operational data and translation to actionable insights (through familiarity with use of e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Python, or other similar tools or coding languages)
- Project management skills, including ability to take ownership over a piece of a project and push it forward
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Aviation-related (e.g., aviation management, aeronautical science, aviation technology),
STEM/quantitative fields (e.g., Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Analytics), Business (e.g., Finance, business administration, supply chain logistics)
Note: Flexible on major if candidate has demonstrated interest or background in aviation
Minimum Experience
No experience required.
Locations details: This position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius. Employees will be required to work at a FedEx office location up to several times per week.
For more information, visit Marketing Internships at FedEx
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Business Degree or related discipline.
Minimum Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work productivity and productively, both independently and as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:  
Pay Transparency:   
Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on-site or hybrid internship or co-op experience.
Additional Details: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include information: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
Strategic Business Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Strategic Business Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers in consulting, finance, and tech recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Checking listings consistently across the full cycle means you won't miss waves that open and fill within weeks.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for strategic business analyst intern roles expect limited work history and look for documented evidence of analytical thinking instead. Prepare two or three completed projects, market analyses, competitive landscape write-ups, or strategy case studies, with the tools used (Excel, SQL, Tableau, or similar) and a way to share the work directly.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. 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 case interviews out loud before applying
Strategic business analyst intern screens typically involve case-style conversations where you work through a business problem, market sizing question, or operational challenge in real time. Interviewers weigh how you structure your thinking and communicate your reasoning as much as the final answer, so practice talking through problems out loud rather than solving them silently on paper.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger companies in consulting, finance, and technology run cohort-based strategic business analyst programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit on fixed timelines, fill fast, and often require applications months before the start date. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the strategic business analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search so you're not sorting through roles that don't fit your situation. On Migrate Mate, filter by location and work type first to see only the listings you'd actually accept.
Strategic Business Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategic business analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio of documented case studies or strategic analyses that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a strategic 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 project work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made. Treat the internship as a long audition, deliver results and build relationships without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for strategic business analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, consulting firms, tech companies, and financial institutions, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss waves that open and close quickly.
Are strategic business analyst internships paid?
Most professional strategic business analyst internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it isn't uniform across all roles. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established companies and rare at the larger structured programs.
What should a strategic business analyst internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools used and link to the work where possible, such as published analyses, case study write-ups, or strategy decks you can share. Add relevant coursework in business strategy, data analysis, or operations. Keep the resume to one page and prioritize proof over credentials.
Are there remote strategic business analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the strategic business 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 the format you can commit to.
Can international students get strategic 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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