Business Analyst Intern

ECS Group of Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Business Intern to support data-driven decision-making through analysis, reporting, and dashboard development. The role provides hands-on experience with real-world data, fostering practical skills in spreadsheets, organization, and professional communication.

Responsibilities include collecting and cleaning data, designing dashboards, performing market analysis, and preparing management-ready reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of related experience.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• If driving for ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans, and organizes data from internal and external sources to ensure accuracy and consistency for analysis.
• Designs and builds dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate data insights and track key business metrics.
• Conducts market and segment analysis to evaluate business opportunities and assess viability of entering new markets.
• Analyzes internal business data to identify insights related to sales performance, client engagement, and project outcomes.
• Develops and maintains KPIs and BI metrics to support planning and market evaluation.
• Prepares clear, actionable reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for management.
• Collaborates with departments to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure analyses align with business objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Organized

Excellent communication

Willingness to learn

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing a degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Business Intern will support the company's strategic and operational decision-making through data-driven analysis and reporting. This role provides hands‑on, real‑world experiences that directly impact the company's growth and affords building practical skills in spreadsheets, organization, and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans, and organizes data from internal and external sources to ensure accuracy and consistency for analysis
• Designs and builds dashboards, reports, and visualizations‑leveraging analytics and AI‑enabled tools as appropriate‑to communicate data insights and track key business metrics
• Conducts market and segment analysis, including statistical analysis of trends, correlations, and patterns, to evaluate business opportunities and assess the viability of entering new markets
• Analyzes internal business data (including CRM and client relationship data) to identify insights related to sales performance, client engagement, and project outcomes
• Develops and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) and business intelligence metrics to support strategic planning and market evaluation
• Prepares clear, actionable reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for management review
• Collaborates with relevant departments to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure analyses align with business objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required while actively pursuing a degree in business or a related field
• 0 years of related experience
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, and organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee‑owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.