Summer 2027 Intern - Agency Channel Performance - Business Analyst - Agency

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm is committed to being good neighbors and making the world a better place. The company is evolving to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, utilizing technology to enhance human connections and customer experiences. Employees will focus on applying judgment, empathy, and expertise rather than spending excessive time on systems. The Agency Channel Performance Strategy team focuses on transforming approaches by setting clear priorities and identifying shared outcomes with business partners. They operate under a comprehensive framework for creating Agent Channel strategies and setting unified priorities, with Relationship Managers serving as single points of contact. Dedicated data and measurement teams support data-driven decision-making, and Program Management is integrated across Channel Performance teams, sometimes aligning with Agency Learning to support the Agent Channel Strategy. As a Strategic Alignment & Insights Intern, you will contribute to improving team collaboration, priority alignment, and organizational partnerships. You will apply analytical, critical-thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills to real business challenges, gaining exposure to various teams within Strategic Alignment & Insights and Agency Channel Performance. Your responsibilities may include understanding program collaboration, gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information, and identifying trends, friction points, duplication, and improvement opportunities. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, learn how strategic priorities translate into action, and help develop clear, actionable recommendations. This work will contribute to an executive-ready assessment aimed at strengthening partnerships, improving teamwork, and optimizing the use of time and resources.

Requirements

Current Junior or Senior college student
Undergraduate program majoring in Business Strategy, Strategic/Organizational Communication, Business Administration & Management, AI/related Technologies, Management Information Systems, or Project Management
Graduation date of December 2027 or later
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, volunteer, internship, or work experiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with an interest in building relationships and collaborating with individuals across different teams and areas of expertise.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify themes, patterns, and opportunities from available information.
Demonstrate a proactive attitude and curiosity, combining resilience with a passion for success.
Self-motivated and able to motivate others, especially in finding creative solutions under tight deadlines.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate resilience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Ability to use data and metrics to generate business requirements to influence business decisions.
Exceptional communication skills, encompassing oral, written, listening, and presentation abilities.
Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to take ownership of assignments while seeking input and guidance when appropriate.
Ability to translate ideas and complex information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling content.
Full-time student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program throughout the duration of the internship.
Must reside within the continental U.S. for the duration of the summer internship.
Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on projects involving technology, digital capabilities, or process improvement.
Experience using data, research, or feedback to inform recommendations or tell a story.
Experience using Excel and Power Point; Power BI a plus
Interest in the insurance and financial services industry and in learning how strategy, technology, data, and people come together to support business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conducting discovery to understand how programs, subprograms, and workstreams collaborate with one another and with business partners.
Gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information.
Identifying trends, friction points, duplication, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborating with cross-functional partners.
Learning how strategic priorities are translated into coordinated action.
Helping turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
Contributing to an executive-ready assessment designed to help teams strengthen partnerships, work more effectively together, and make the best use of their time and resources.