Business Systems Intern — Data Analytics & Finance Ops

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

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