Intern - Analytics

Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A state economic development agency in Virginia is seeking an Analytics Intern for the summer of 2026. This role involves updating the International Companies Directory, assisting with data verification, and completing a project focused on foreign direct investment trends in Virginia. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree related to analytics and possess strong analytical skills. The internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in economic development and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and enhancing the International Companies Directory.
• Help with database clean-up and verification.
• Complete a project on FDI trends in Virginia.

Job description

VEDP is seeking an Analytics Intern in the Research Division during the summer of 2026 (10 weeks). The Intern will collaborate with the Analytics team to comprehensively update and enhance the data used in VEDP’s International Companies Directory, a public-facing tool on VEDP’s website (VEDP International Company Directory). Updating and maintaining this tool will help attract the attention of and build relationships with international companies in Virginia’s target countries of focus. The new tool, with the updated and verified data, will be featured prominently on VEDP’s new website launching later in the year.

In addition to helping with database clean-up, augmentation, and verification, the Intern will complete a summer project focused on better understanding foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in Virginia by company and industry relative to competitor states, with a focus on Virginia’s core target sectors.