Graduate Intern – Aviation Finance & Budget
About The Position
This is a full-time summer graduate intern position. In this role, you will support the Aviation Finance and Budget department with various budgeting, reporting, and capital development projects for the Aviation Division. Finance & Budget Support Contribute to budget development, forecasting cycles, and variance analysis Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial inputs and explain results Support capital planning and grants administration Assist in documenting business processes and recommending best practices Data Analytics & Visualization Develop dashboards and reports to support financial decision-making (e.g., budget vs. actuals, forecasts, key performance indicators) Use data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to present insights clearly and effectively Perform data validation and ensure integrity across financial systems Process Improvement Analyze current budgeting and forecasting processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation Support the development of streamlined workflows and standardized financial procedures Explore and pilot automation tools (e.g., Python, RPA, advanced Excel) to reduce manual processes
Requirements
- Student – You must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a graduate degree program in either Public Administration, Government Administration, Public Policy, or similar.
- Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
- Intellectual Curiosity – Consistently seeks to understand underlying drivers and identify innovative solutions.
- Technology – You have proven intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
- Self-Starter – Time management skills and the ability to work independently.
- Analytical – Good research, data management, and statistical analysis skills.
- Detail Oriented – Comfortable working with numbers, while having the ability to maintain a big picture perspective.
- Communication – You have great communication and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to budget development, forecasting cycles, and variance analysis
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial inputs and explain results
- Support capital planning and grants administration
- Assist in documenting business processes and recommending best practices
- Develop dashboards and reports to support financial decision-making (e.g., budget vs. actuals, forecasts, key performance indicators)
- Use data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to present insights clearly and effectively
- Perform data validation and ensure integrity across financial systems
- Analyze current budgeting and forecasting processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation
- Support the development of streamlined workflows and standardized financial procedures
- Explore and pilot automation tools (e.g., Python, RPA, advanced Excel) to reduce manual processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
