Workforce Planning Intern
AES•Arlington, VA
•$21 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
This position focuses on deep-dive analysis of headcount-related spending, identifying cost drivers, and delivering clear, actionable variance insights versus budget and forecast. The workforce planning intern will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy, transparency, and strategic value in workforce cost management.
Requirements
- Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree required, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Self-starter attitude; someone who can tackle an assignment by being resourceful, taking initiative, and managing through ambiguity positively
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze people-related expenses, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, taxes, and others, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct in-depth variance analyses comparing actual people costs to budgets and forecasts.
- Create and maintain reports on headcount, people cost, and people-related metrics for leadership, supporting both routine and ad-hoc needs.
- Assist in budgeting and forecast analysis for people costs, tracking changes, and ensuring data integrity for headcount projections.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
