Summer Associate Internship (Internal Audit - Data Analytics)

Internal Audit must continuously adapt to provide assurance to our business partners through a risk-based approach that evaluates the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and the internal control environment.

The Summer Associate will be a member of the Internal Audit Technology & Analytics Team composed of data analysts and other technology-focused personnel. The team employs quantitative tools and techniques to support strategic initiatives like the expansion of the Continuous Risk Assessment Program, in addition to performing data-driven, 100% population testing on audits.

The Summer Associate will work in a hybrid capacity and report to leadership at our Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL campus. Responsibilities could include applying data analysis, dashboarding and reporting skillsets to provide actionable insights to management and executive leadership.

The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or later.

Responsibilities

• Use exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, and other techniques to assess levels of risk within a process

• Develop dashboards and other visual aids to communicate insights and actionable intelligence to management

• Document and maintain project plans and other supporting documentation for analytic work products

• Support Technology & Analytics personnel in the acquisition, cleaning, and transformation of data sets in preparation for additional analysis

• Assist with the creation of reports to communicate observations and recommendations to the rest of the department

• Maintain the highest level of customer support through proactive identification and support of implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

• Communicate system and technical concerns to management, ensure current information is shared in a timely manner

• Collaborate with others throughout your internship, including with other Summer Associates

• Work well within the team environment, take on challenging stretch assignments for professional growth and development, and have fun!

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field

• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python and SQL

• Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in following, interpreting, and applying relevant data/instructions to guidelines, procedures, practices, and regulations

• Interest in risk management, audit, and/or enterprise governance

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