Business Analyst Intern

Company: JIRACOR LLC
Location: Orlando, Florida
Position Type: Internship
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Business Operations

About JIRACOR

JIRACOR LLC is an Orlando-based engineering, manufacturing, and professional services company supporting the aerospace, defense, simulation, training, and U.S. Government markets.

We are seeking a motivated Business Analyst Intern who is interested in gaining practical experience applying business, financial, operational, and analytical skills in a growing government contracting environment.

Position Overview

The Business Analyst Intern will work with JIRACOR leadership and functional teams to collect and analyze business information, develop reports, research business and market data, track performance indicators, and support business decision-making.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience rather than primarily administrative work. The selected intern will have opportunities to work with actual business information and learn how data, financial information, operational performance, contracts, projects, and market research are used to support management decisions.

The position is ideal for a student pursuing Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Data Analytics, or a closely related business discipline.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Analyst Intern may assist with:

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing business and operational data
• Developing Excel spreadsheets, trackers, dashboards, and management reports
• Reviewing data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
• Supporting financial and operational performance analysis
• Assisting with budget, cost, revenue, backlog, and forecasting analysis
• Supporting development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Performing business and market research
• Researching companies, customers, industries, and market opportunities
• Supporting analysis of U.S. Government contracting opportunities and market information
• Organizing and analyzing contract and project information
• Supporting project performance and schedule tracking
• Comparing actual performance against plans, budgets, schedules, or targets
• Assisting with process mapping and business process improvement initiatives
• Developing charts, presentations, reports, and executive-level summaries
• Supporting data validation and quality reviews
• Assisting with preparation of internal business reviews and management meetings
• Working with different departments to collect and consolidate business information
• Documenting findings and presenting recommendations to management
• Supporting special projects and business initiatives as assigned

Education Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college, university, or recognized postsecondary program in one of the following areas:

• Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Accounting
• Management
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Supply Chain Management
• Information Systems
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Or a closely related business or analytical discipline

Candidates pursuing either an Associate or Bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.

Relevant business certificate programs may also be considered when accompanied by demonstrated analytical, spreadsheet, or business skills.

Preferred Coursework

Coursework in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Business Statistics
• Business Mathematics
• Economics
• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Business Research
• Spreadsheet Applications
• Quantitative Business Methods
• Data Analysis
• Information Systems
• Database Fundamentals
• Business Communication

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize and interpret business information
• Ability to identify trends and summarize findings
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Professional judgment when handling business information
• Interest in learning how a small business operates and makes business decisions

Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience with or a willingness to develop proficiency in:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Data organization and analysis
• Charts, graphs, and data visualization
• Spreadsheet formulas and functions
• PivotTables and data filtering

Experience with any of the following is a plus but not required:

• Power BI
• Python
• SQL
• Microsoft Access
• Advanced Excel
• Statistical analysis tools
• ERP or accounting systems
• CRM systems

What You Will Learn

This internship provides exposure to multiple areas of a growing business, including:

• Business analytics
• Financial analysis
• Project and operational performance
• Business planning
• Government contracting
• Federal market research
• Contract and project administration
• Data analysis and reporting
• KPI development
• Process improvement
• Executive decision support
• Professional business communication

Interns will have opportunities to apply classroom concepts to actual business situations and develop practical analytical and professional skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, organized, and interested in understanding how a business operates and uses information to make decisions.

We are looking for someone who does more than enter data. The successful candidate should be interested in understanding what the data means, asking questions, identifying patterns, and communicating useful findings to the team.

Work Location

This position is on-site at JIRACOR's Orlando, Florida office.

Regular in-person interaction with management, project teams, finance, operations, and other functional areas is an important part of the internship experience.

Citizenship and Security Requirements

Due to the nature of JIRACOR's U.S. Government and defense-related work, U.S. citizenship is required.

The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required for assigned work. Additional access, background, or security requirements may apply depending on the projects supported.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JIRACOR LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business requirements, and applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.