Business Analyst Intern

DKS Associates • Portland, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Business Analyst Intern DKS Associates, an employee-owned company and a leader in transportation planning and engineering, is seeking a Business Analyst Intern for our downtown Portland office. We are looking for an energetic, organized, self-motivated candidate with strong data analysis and AI skills to support our corporate marketing and business development team. This internship will focus on improving our proposal development processes and enhancing market intelligence efforts through data analysis and emerging AI technologies. The position provides an opportunity to gain real-world experience by applying skills learned through academic coursework in a professional consulting environment. The successful candidate will gain exposure to the business and consulting side of transportation engineering and planning while developing valuable experience in business analysis, marketing, and AI-enabled workflow optimization. This position will be hourly, non-exempt, working up to 40 hours per week over a 12 week period. This position will be hybrid, working in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited university pursuing studies in business, data science, marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills
• Familiarity with AI technologies, prompt engineering, and data analysis tools
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and compelling narratives
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience or familiarity with ChatGPT, Perplexity, Codex, Claude, etc.
• Experience or familiarity with Python or R
• Experience or familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Experience or familiarity with Data management systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and organizing proposal development resources, including past proposals, project descriptions, staff resumes, project imagery, and related materials
• Assisting with the setup, testing, and evaluation of AI-assisted proposal development tools and workflows
• Supporting the setup and testing of AI-driven market intelligence tools to identify industry trends and project opportunities
• Analyzing customer experience and feedback data to identify trends and develop actionable insights
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives through data analysis and process improvement efforts

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Collaborative environment
• Opportunity to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed