Risk IT Systems Analyst Intern

USAA•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity The ideal candidate will work within Business Risk and Controls in the Technology Line of Business to promote awareness and the overall efficiency of IT risk and compliance management programs in the business. This role will partner and collaborate with business and control partners to support risk and compliance-based initiatives. Responsible for supporting business leader alignment to the established risk framework and ongoing governance of business processes, risks, controls and strengthening of the overall control environment. Over the course of the internship, IT System Analyst Interns will have the opportunity to develop the critical thinking, technical, and communication skills vital to become a successful risk management professional. Interns will get an in-depth look into IT Risk Management and the key drivers, trends, and challenges facing the technology industry overall. Our internship program lets you showcase your skills, while gaining real-life experience that’ll help you jump-start your career. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor. The internship is based at the USAA Phoenix, AZ regional office. Interns offered full-time roles may have the opportunity to work out of one of USAA’s satellite locations.

Requirements

To qualify, you must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship.
Most of our interns participate the summer between their junior and senior years.
Our 2026 internship will start on May 27, 2026 and last through August 7, 2026.
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Cyber Security, IT Management, Economics, Engineering, or relevant degree.
Graduation date cannot be prior to August 7, 2026 and no later than July 2027.
Up to 2 years of related experience and accountability for completing projects related to process improvements, business requirements, technology solutions, or supporting activities.
Foundational knowledge of the targeted IT functions and demonstrated application of the basic knowledge, skills and abilities needed to provide their support.
Foundational level of business acumen, with exposure to industry practices and emerging trends in the areas related to the targeted IT delivery functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Office products or other sophisticated methods to analyze large data sets.
Familiarization of IT risk frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc.
Prior analytical-based internship experience.
Graduation date between August 2026 and July 2027.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision learns and applies basic knowledge of simple IT delivery functions and their supporting business functions to include processes, services and technology solutions.
Under direct supervision participates in the analysis and design of technology solutions supporting simple IT delivery functions to ensure their business needs are met.
Under direct supervision participates in communications with customers on the analysis of business needs and requirements to deliver solution artifacts as needed.
Participates in the gathering of technical requirements using interviews, workshops, surveys, process analysis, use case scenarios, task inquiry and workflow analyses.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are optimally identified, measured, supervised, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.