Financial Planning and Analysis Intern - Summer 2027

Search Jobs - INL Professional Careers; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) offers an undergraduate and masters internship with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. You will learn financial management principles, perform financial analysis, build dashboards, and support cost reporting across research, development, and operations.

The role is on-site at the Idaho Falls campus with a 9x80 schedule. Start dates vary by project and student availability.

Qualifications

• Undergrad junior-senior or Masters student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university in a relevant degree
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment

Skills

Authorization to work in the U.S. (CPT

Education

Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Project Management, Operations, Process Improvement, IT, Accounting, Construction Management

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, you'll work alongside experienced financial professionals to learn and apply financial management principles in a dynamic research and operations environment. You'll build skills in financial analysis, business intelligence, dashboard development, and cost reporting while supporting INL's research, development, and operational organizations.

You may also gain exposure to cost trend analysis, cost review processes, data collection, process improvement, and data-driven decision support—along with strategic financial planning and continuous improvement efforts tied to INL's long-term mission.

FP&A serves as the financial and business liaison across all INL organizations.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls Campus. Start date and duration vary by project and student availability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergrad junior-senior or Masters student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Project Management, Operations, Process Improvement, Information Technology, Accounting, Construction Management, or a closely related degree
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.