Business Analytics Intern

Job Description

Business Analytics Intern | Bright Network Consulting

The Tone:
This is an internship at a client of Bright Network Consulting, located remotely in the United States. This role is designed for students and recent graduates eager to use data to solve business challenges, improve operational performance, and support strategic decision-making. As an intern, you will gain practical experience with business data, reporting tools, and analytics platforms, collaborating with professionals on real-world projects. The internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop analytical, technical, and business problem-solving skills in a remote professional setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Flexible Remote Working Hours
• Location: Remote, United States

• Mission: Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting business data to generate actionable insights that support organizational growth and decision-making.
• Tech Stack: SQL, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, Python, R

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Analysis: Collect, clean, organize, and analyze business data from multiple sources to identify trends and opportunities.
• Reporting & Visualization: Assist in creating dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using business intelligence tools.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to support forecasting and planning.
• Data Querying: Write SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze business data for reporting and insights.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and communicate analytical findings to stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level role for individuals currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, basic understanding of SQL and database concepts, and familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Skills: Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a remote environment.
• Bonus: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, charts, data analysis); experience writing SQL queries for reporting and business analysis; familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio; understanding of KPIs, business performance measurement, and operational reporting; basic knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting techniques; familiarity with Python or R for business analytics; strong data storytelling, presentation, and visualization skills.