Business Systems Administration Internship

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois invites students to join the FMPS internship to develop skills in system maintenance and improving financial management and procurement processes. You will analyze business processes, identify inefficiencies, and apply data‑driven solutions using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and R, while learning Workday ERP and collaborating with a diverse team.

This internship emphasizes teamwork, rigorous analysis, and clear communication with staff and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen.
• Currently enrolled full‑time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester by start.
• At least 18 years old at appointment start.
• Pass a screening drug test if accepting an offer.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Desire to participate in a dynamic work environment with deadlines.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics and processing logic.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Knowledge of and experience with Power BI, Tableau, and R programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Assess information requirements and create business solutions using technology.
• Support a financial management and procurement services team to improve service quality and achieve best‑in‑class standards.
• Aggregate and analyze data with software solutions to aid decision‑making and optimize operations.
• Apply knowledge of accounting, finance, supply chain, and statistics to collect, analyze, model, and interpret data.
• Deliver effective communication with division staff and leadership.
• Learn data mining techniques from ERP/business systems such as Workday.
• Work within a team that fosters transparency and collaboration.

Skills

Mathematics

Logic

Communication skills

MS Office

Power BI

Tableau

R programming

Education

Undergraduate major: MIS, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

R programming

Job description

Overview

Focus of the Business Systems Administration internship is to develop skills and apply knowledge to advance system maintenance and implementation initiatives in the Financial Management and Procurement Services (FMPS) division. The role involves analyzing business processes, identifying inefficiencies, assessing information requirements, and creating powerful business solutions using technology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Assess information requirements and create business solutions using technology.
• Support a financial management and procurement services team to improve service quality and achieve best-in-class standards.
• Aggregate and analyze data with software solutions to aid decision‑making and optimize operations.
• Apply knowledge of accounting, finance, supply chain, and statistics to collect, analyze, model, and interpret data.
• Deliver effective communication with division staff and leadership.
• Learn data mining techniques from ERP/business systems such as Workday.
• Work within a team that fosters transparency and collaboration.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen.
• Currently enrolled full‑time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the program.
• At least 18 years old at the time the appointment begins.
• Pass a screening drug test if accepting an offer.
• Majors: Management Information Systems, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics.
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate academics in business logistics analytics, computer science, industrial engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a similar program.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Desire to participate in a dynamic work environment with competing deadlines and to pursue a future career in a business profession.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics and processing logic.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Knowledge of and experience with Power BI, Tableau, and R programming preferred.

Pay and Benefits

Job is full‑time (40 hours per week). The expected hiring range is $18.08 – $39.17 per hour. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Argonne is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.