Spring 2027 Intern - Data Analytics

Workiva
  • Ames, Iowa
  • $22 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

Job Description

Workiva’s Data & Analytics (DnA) team is looking for a curious and motivated Data Product Management Intern to gain hands-on experience building data products that help teams make better decisions.

Reporting to and mentored by a Lead Data Product Manager within Workiva’s Business Technology organization, you’ll learn how product managers translate business needs into well-defined data solutions. Over a 10–12 week internship, you’ll contribute to one or two scoped projects while gaining exposure to data product management, stakeholder collaboration, data governance, and AI-enabled workflows.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with your mentor to understand business needs and translate them into clearly defined product requirements.
  • Support discovery and prioritization by gathering stakeholder input and identifying opportunities to improve how data is accessed and used.
  • Contribute to scoped data product features or improvements through parts of the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, and Data Science teams to understand how data products are designed and delivered.
  • Help document data definitions, requirements, acceptance criteria, and product decisions.
  • Assist with data cataloging, documentation, and identifying data quality opportunities.
  • Use AI tools to support product workflows such as requirements development, SQL validation, documentation, and release notes.
  • Gain exposure to tools and technologies such as Snowflake, dbt, Atlan, Jira, and BI platforms.
  • Present your project outcomes and key learnings to the team at the conclusion of the internship.

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • Coursework, academic projects, or internship experience with SQL and basic data concepts.
  • Interest in product management, data, technology, or data-driven decision-making.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Curious: You want to understand the “why” behind a problem before jumping to a solution.
  • Collaborative: You enjoy working with others and learning from teammates and mentors.
  • Detail-Oriented: You care about clear documentation, accurate information, and thoughtful execution.
  • Eager to Learn: You’re comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and taking on new challenges.
  • Impact-Minded: You’re excited to contribute to work that helps teams use data more effectively.
  • Exposure to data, analytics, product management, or technology through coursework, projects, or prior internships.
  • Familiarity with SQL, data concepts, or tools such as Snowflake, dbt, Tableau, Jira, or similar technologies.
  • Interest in AI/LLM tools and their application to business and product workflows.

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Minimal travel 
  • Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Salary range in the US: $22.00 - $22.00

401(k) participation and match

Paid sick leave

A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email 

earlycareer@workiva.com

.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationAmes, Iowa

Skills

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