Future Leader Development Associate, Data Analyst

Blue Bird Corporation • Macon, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Future Leadership Development Program (FLDP) Associate, Data Analyst, is an early-career leadership role designed to accelerate the development of high-potential talent through a structured, cross-functional rotational program.

This two-year program includes four 6-month rotations across your specific functional area, and one rotation in a different key business area, providing hands-on experience, leadership exposure, and the opportunity to solve real business challenges that impact Blue Bird’s operations and strategic growth.

FLDP Associates are expected to contribute meaningfully from day one, supporting projects, collaborating across functions, and building the foundational skills required to transition into full-time leadership-track roles upon program completion.

Rotation Design

Core rotations in your designated function (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, Engineering, Operations, Sales)
At least one cross-functional rotation outside of primary discipline
Exposure to plant operations and/or corporate functions as applicable
Final placement based on performance, business need, and career alignment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field
• 0–2 years of professional experience or completion of relevant internship
• Strong academic performance (preferred GPA ≥ 3.0)
• Drive for Results – Takes ownership and delivers outcomes
• Learning Agility – Quickly adapts and applies new knowledge
• Effective Communicator – Clearly conveys ideas across audiences
• Collaborates – Works effectively across teams and functions
• Customer Focus – Understands internal and external stakeholder needs
• Leadership Impact – Demonstrates initiative and influence early
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience, ideally within Blue Bird or relevant industry
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, or industrial environment

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact business projects and initiatives
• Rotate across multiple functions to gain enterprise-wide perspective
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world business challenges
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Participate in structured learning, mentorship, and leadership development
• Optimize business intelligence dashboards by streamlining data models, consolidating key metrics, and enhancing data relationships to uncover sales opportunities
• Develop tracking templates to assist the sales team in comparing sales targets against order data.
• Research and collaborate with the IT team to identify effective methods for streamlining and standardizing customer information.
• Assist in revamping the sales target planning process to improve transparency into sales opportunities and unlock growth potential
• Showcase learning obtained during the internship program by presenting outcomes of key projects to members of the Sales team and/or members of Blue Bird Leadership Team

Benefits

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees