Business Analytics Intern

CARFAX•Centreville, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CARFAX is seeking a Business Analytics Summer Intern to help optimize their Go-to-Market (GTM) engine. This internship is ideal for problem-solvers who want to help a market leader scale through automation and AI. The intern will join the Business Analytics Team, working at the intersection of Sales, Data Science, and Business Intelligence. The position offers a four-day work week during Summer 2026. CARFAX values teamwork and in-person interactions, requiring this position to be in their Centreville office 3 days a week, subject to change with future business needs.

Requirements

Is Highly Inquisitive: You don’t just report the numbers; you dig into the "how" and "why" to find the untapped business value.
Is Detail-Oriented: You take pride in data integrity and ensure your reporting is accurate, reliable, and "board-room ready".
Possesses Strong Analytical Skills: You are comfortable navigating complex business datasets and identifying actionable trends.
Is a Strong Communicator: You can explain complex technical concepts to sales and business leaders in a way that is clear and persuasive.
Is an Excel and PowerPoint Pro: You are proficient in data manipulation (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and can build professional, story-driven presentations.
Is Academic-Focused: Currently studying Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL or Python for data extraction and automation.
Exposure to CRM platforms (like Salesforce) or BI tools (like Tableau/Power BI).
An interest in the latest Generative AI tools and their application in business data.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate Go-to-Market reporting and analytics to move from manual tracking to real-time insights.
Analyze sales performance data to identify specific opportunities for improvement and growth.
Package findings into compelling narratives and present them directly to senior sales leaders.
Collaborate closely with the Business Intelligence function to activate data and build scalable, long-term reporting solutions.
Research and identify high-impact opportunities for CARFAX to integrate AI more heavily into existing analytical workflows.