Central Analytics Intern (Data Analytics, Decision Science/Statistics, Mathematics, Finance Majors)

Avista Corporation•Spokane, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Avista is seeking a Central Analytics Intern to join its Central Analytics and Enterprise Asset Management team for a summer internship. The intern will help turn data into useful insights and support how Avista manages its assets and operations. The work involves analytics, reporting, data governance, process improvement, and project support, with opportunities to build practical skills and learn how data supports decision-making across a utility. Through Avista’s Student Development Program, interns work in and with different departments, receive a formal mentor, participate in learning sessions about the company, and tour Avista facilities, including some hydroelectric dams. The program is intended to provide practical experience and help students learn about the utility industry. The position requires an on-site presence at Avista’s Spokane, Washington headquarters. The internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time for the 2027–2028 academic year in a relevant degree program. The starting hourly rate varies by student level, from $19.51 for freshmen to $32.13 for graduate students. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records review.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time for the 2027–2028 academic year at a college or university.
Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Decision Science/Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Finance, or another related field.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in Power BI and Power Query.
Coursework or experience in Databricks SQL.
Coursework or experience in financial modeling.
Coursework or experience in machine learning.
Coursework or experience in statistical modeling.
Coursework or experience in AI agent creation.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, analyze, and document business data.
Support dashboards, reports, and other data visualization efforts.
Assist with data governance and data quality initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting and business processes.
Support Enterprise Asset Management projects and initiatives.
Help develop documentation, procedures, and process improvements.
Collaborate with business partners across the organization.
Build familiarity with utility operations and how data informs business decisions.
Gain experience with analytics, reporting tools, project coordination, and process improvement.