Business Analyst I (Intern) United States

Cisco; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco match

Paid parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Cisco is inviting ambitious students to join its Global Procurement Services internship, a program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in business analytics. As a Business Analyst intern, you’ll transform complex data into strategic insights and gain exposure to strategic sourcing, risk reporting, and supplier performance.

You’ll work with mentors on real projects, using AI, Excel, and Power BI to turn data into actionable recommendations, and you’ll learn how Cisco manages spend,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) or an educational/workforce program (e.g., Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification)
• Procurement Foundation: demonstrated experience or coursework in business, procurement, or supply chain roles
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related program
• Expected to continue enrollment following completion of the internship
• Adapts quickly, leads across teams and projects, communicates complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Managers: Analyze spend information, manage risk, and/or track supplier performance
• Drive automation: Transform manual, legacy processes into streamlined digital workflows to increase productivity
• Report on risk and sustainability: Support sustainability and risk reporting across our supplier ecosystem
• Track performance: Use data analytics to track the performance and ROI of our most critical partnerships

Skills

AI

Excel

Power BI

Right to work

Education

Undergraduate degree or related program

Job description

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet The Team

At Cisco, we are building the future of global connectivity. As part of Global Procurement Services (GPS), you are the engine behind our success. We manage the essential goods, services, and technology that keep Cisco running and innovating. We focus on the sourcing of non-product-related goods and services (e.g., software licenses, consulting, travel) vital to the internal health of the business. You’ll join a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and an AI-first mindset.

Your Impact

Role

This is more than a role; it’s an incubation program designed for the next generation of leaders. You’ll join a small cohort of other procurement interns chosen for their fresh perspectives and potential. We pair you with projects that match your unique strengths, giving you access to experienced leaders and a community of peers committed to your growth. This program has a proven track record turning early-career talent into high-impact professionals. As a Business Analyst, you will turn complex data into strategic insights.

You may:

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Managers: Analyze spend information, manage risk, and/or track supplier performance.
• Drive automation: Transform manual, legacy processes into streamlined digital workflows to increase productivity.
• Report on risk and sustainability: Ensure integrity by supporting sustainability and risk reporting across our supplier ecosystem.
• Track performance: Use data analytics to track the performance and ROI of our most critical partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in one of the following:
• An undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's); or o An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification).
• Procurement Foundation: You have demonstrated experience or strong academic coursework in applicable business, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related program
• Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational or workforce development program following completion of the internship.
• Adapts quickly in fast-paced environments, leads effectively across teams and projects, and communicates complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Uses AI, Excel, and Power BI to work smarter, solve problems, and turn data into insights.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the role is based.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area

$44,000.00 - $185,000.00

Non-Metro New York State & Washington State

$44,000.00 - $185,000.00

• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
• Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.