IAE Financial Data Analyst Internship - Spring 2027
About The Position
The University of South Florida Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) is hiring an intern to support the Special Operations Financial Management (SOFM) Team. The intern will help strengthen the team’s data-focused workforce and address financial and operational data challenges. Working with the SOFM team, the intern will develop analytics methodologies, data tools, and business intelligence products that inform Special Operations financial planning, budgeting, and resourcing decisions. The internship is in person at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The required commitment is 15–20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 20–29 hours per week during the summer semester. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, eligible to obtain a security clearance, and remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program throughout the internship. The posting describes this as a Spring 2027 internship.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance; employment authorization alone does not satisfy the citizenship requirement.
- Must remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for the duration of the internship; applicants who have graduated before the internship start date are ineligible.
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree at a local accredited university with junior or senior standing.
- Current GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Good communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Security clearance is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform data collection, cleaning, and validation to support daily analytical activities.
- Develop and update reporting metrics to strengthen data-driven decision-making.
- Understand and execute Program Management functions to support workflow tracking and project execution.
- Define and refine data processes and analytical workflows to improve team effectiveness.
- Assist in designing and testing analytical tools, scripts, or templates that automate or enhance reporting.
- Support the creation of clear, user-friendly dashboards and interfaces for displaying financial and operational data.
Benefits
- A letter of recommendation can be provided upon request.
- Opportunity to have the internship extended.
- Opportunity to build a resume and explore career options.
- Opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in the workplace.
- Opportunity to work in a defense industry environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
