Business Analyst Intern

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Business Intern to support data‑driven decision making through analysis and reporting, gaining hands‑on experience in spreadsheets, organization, and professional communication.

You will collect and clean data, build dashboards, analyze market trends, track KPIs, prepare actionable reports, and collaborate across departments to align analyses with business goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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)
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any 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 leveraging analytics and AI-enabled tools as appropriate
• Conducts market and segment analysis, including statistical analysis of trends, correlations, and patterns
• 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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking ability

Dependable and detail‑oriented

Willingness to learn

Driver's license (if driving for ECS)

Education

High school diploma or GED (pursuing degree in business or related field)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

• 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

Qualifications

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

About Us

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.