Data Analytics Intern - Business Intelligence

ameritasexternal; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking a Data Analytics – Business Intelligence Intern to empower internal stakeholders with data insights and dashboards that support business needs.

The role involves developing reports in Power BI and Cognos, analyzing datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and propose solutions while troubleshooting data issues and documenting processes.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college program at least half-time for the entire duration of the internship studying computer science, data science, data analytics, or a related field.
• Able to commit to a long-term internship working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a professional, self-directed approach to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong PC and Excel skills; intermediate to advanced SQL is desired.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze datasets to support business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools like Power BI and Cognos.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and propose solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and IT to ensure timely reporting tasks.
• Contribute to documentation of processes and procedures.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Power BI

Education

College student in CS/Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Cognos

Job description

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is looking for a Data Analytics – Business Intelligence Intern to drive the business by providing internal business stakeholders with valuable data analytics and dashboards to better enable them to meet business needs.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This internship will start in May 2027.

What you do:

• Process and analyze datasets to support business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Business intelligence tools like Power BI and Cognos.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs, use cases and propose solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and IT admin teams as needed to ensure data and reporting tasks are completed on time.
• Contribute to the documentation of processes and procedures.

What you bring:

• Must be enrolled in a college program at least half-time as defined by your institution for the entire duration of the internship studying computer science, data science, data analytics, or a related field.
• Able to commit to a long-term internship working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
  • Full-time hours 30-40 hours per week during summer months.
  • Part-time hours 15-20 hours per week during school year.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a professional, self-directed approach to assigned responsibilities required.
• Ability to meet deadlines required.
• Keen analytical skills and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong PC and Excel skills required.
• Completed coursework in topics related to data management, databases, AI/Machine Learning, and similar subject matter desired.
• Natural curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and technologies desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are desired.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with SQL is strongly desired.

What we offer:

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.