Market Operations Intern (Summer 2026) at LMI

Wayne State University; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 16,740 - 27,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

A distinguished educational institution in Tysons, Virginia, is seeking a motivated Market Operations Intern to support various operational tasks. The position involves assisting leadership and teams with data analysis, reporting, budget management, and workflow improvements. Ideal for current students in Business Administration, Analytics, or related fields, this internship offers valuable exposure to business operations in a collaborative environment. Interns are required to arrange their own transportation and housing, and all positions are paid.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in good academic standing.
• Available to work 10-12 weeks starting June 2026.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications required.

Responsibilities

• Support Market Operations & Delivery Excellence team.
• Assist with reporting, data analysis, and metrics tracking.
• Help maintain a document repository.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Current student in Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Power Automate

Job description

Overview

LMI is seeking a motivated Market Operations Intern to support the Market Operations & Delivery Excellence team in Tysons, VA. This individual will assist Market Leadership, Program Managers, and Business Development teams with a wide range of operational tasks, including data analysis, reporting, budget management, dashboard creation, documentation management, and meeting coordination. They will also help identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring processes, support the development of more efficient workflows, and leverage tools such as Excel, dashboards, AI tools, and other systems to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency.

This internship provides hands‑on experience in business operations within a collaborative environment, offering the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and gain valuable exposure to leadership and cross‑functional teams.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission‑ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

The Market Operations Intern will support the Market Operations & Delivery Excellence team by assisting Market leadership, Program Managers, and Business Development teams with operational analysis and coordination. Tasks will include:

• Supporting the Markets with reporting, data analysis, pipeline management, financial forecasts, dashboards, and metrics tracking.
• Assisting in BD opportunity reviews, BD and B&P funds approvals, and workforce management.
• Attending, supporting coordination, and tracking action items for program management reviews.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate recurring operational processes, support the creation of efficient workflows, and leverage tools and templates to improve consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Supporting the development of presentation materials and assisting with coordination of team meetings.
• Monitoring, triaging and responding to emails in shared Outlook inboxes.
• Helping maintain a document repository and knowledge management process.
• Developing effective communications and guidance for internal distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student enrolled at an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Business Administration/Analytics, Finance, Data Science, Psychology or related field and in good academic standing.
• Available to work 10-12 weeks beginning June 2026.
• Available to work onsite at LMI Tysons 1-2 days per week.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Power Automate).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ability to communicate respectfully with senior‑level leaders and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in computer science, information systems, data analytics, data science, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with coding or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) and an interest in using technology to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.

Other Information

Interns will need to provide their own transportation to and from work and locate and arrange for their own housing.

All intern positions at LMI are paid positions.