Strategy Analyst Intern

Ericsson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, Texas, offers a 12-week Strategy Analyst Intern role focused on market, customer, and technology data analysis to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.

The internship involves building Excel models, performing scenario analyses, and creating concise, executive-ready insights for various teams. Strong analytical, communication, and Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential, with exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau a plus.

Qualifications

• 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Strong analytical mindset and curiosity about how technology, markets, customers, and business models interact.
• Demonstrated personal drive and a record of pursuing ambitious goals in academics, athletics, student organizations, employment, or other activities.
• Ability to break down unfamiliar problems, work with incomplete information, and develop structured, fact-based recommendations.
• Strong quantitative skills and comfort working with data; experience with Excel modeling, charts, and scenario analysis is expected.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Word is also expected.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or other data and visualization tools is a plus, but not required.
• A collaborative, proactive working style and the ability to build effective relationships across functions.
• Interest in telecommunications, wireless networks, AI, cloud, emerging technologies, or the broader role of connectivity in society.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market, customer, competitor, technology, and business-performance data to identify patterns, opportunities, risks, and implications for Ericsson.
• Research emerging solutions, use cases, industry players, and customer needs to help identify new growth opportunities, potential customers, and areas for market expansion.
• Build Excel models, scenario analyses, benchmarks, charts, and other analytical tools to support business planning, investment cases, go-to-market decisions, and strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to market intelligence deliverables, including competitor assessments, market sizing, trend analysis, customer profiles, and executive-ready insight summaries.
• Help structure complex or ambiguous business problems, formulate hypotheses, gather relevant evidence, and synthesize findings into clear conclusions.
• Develop concise presentations and written materials that turn complex information into an engaging story for business and technology stakeholders.
• Create reusable templates, dashboards, research approaches, and insight assets that help the team work faster and scale its impact.
• Participate in workshops, interviews, and working-team meetings; help prepare agendas, capture decisions, track actions, and support project execution.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Quantitative skills

Structured problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Grow with us

Strategy Analyst Intern

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: 12 weeks

Start date: May 25, 2027

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

About this opportunity:

Ericsson is hiring a Strategy Analyst Intern in Plano, Texas, within its North American Strategy & Technology organization. The intern will analyze markets, competitors, customers, network performance, business scenarios, emerging technologies, and growth opportunities.

The role offers hands‑on experience in strategy, market intelligence, and Strategic Business Advisory. Interns will collaborate with strategy, technology, sales, business development, and technical teams to turn complex information into actionable recommendations for Ericsson’s growth and competitive positioning.

Join our Team

What you will do:

• Analyze market, customer, competitor, technology, and business-performance data to identify patterns, opportunities, risks, and implications for Ericsson.
• Research emerging solutions, use cases, industry players, and customer needs to help identify new growth opportunities, potential customers, and areas for market expansion.
• Build Excel models, scenario analyses, benchmarks, charts, and other analytical tools to support business planning, investment cases, go-to-market decisions, and strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to market intelligence deliverables, including competitor assessments, market sizing, trend analysis, customer profiles, and executive-ready insight summaries.
• Help structure complex or ambiguous business problems, formulate hypotheses, gather relevant evidence, and synthesize findings into clear conclusions.
• Develop concise presentations and written materials that turn complex information into an engaging story for business and technology stakeholders.
• Create reusable templates, dashboards, research approaches, and insight assets that help the team work faster and scale its impact.
• Participate in workshops, interviews, and working-team meetings; help prepare agendas, capture decisions, track actions, and support project execution.
• Use approved AI, analytics, and productivity tools responsibly to accelerate research and analysis while maintaining accuracy, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
• Build professional capabilities through apprenticeship in structured problem solving, data analysis, visualization, project planning, stakeholder collaboration, and executive communication.

You will bring:

• A strong academic record while pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a related field.
• A highly analytical mindset and genuine curiosity about how technology, markets, customers, and business models interact.
• Demonstrated personal drive and a record of pursuing ambitious goals in academics, athletics, student organizations, employment, or other activities.
• The ability to break down unfamiliar problems, work with incomplete information, and develop structured, fact-based recommendations.
• Strong quantitative skills and comfort working with data; experience with Excel modeling, charts, and scenario analysis is expected.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Word is also expected.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or other data and visualization tools is a plus, but not required.
• A collaborative, proactive working style and the ability to build effective relationships across functions.
• Interest in telecommunications, wireless networks, AI, cloud, emerging technologies, or the broader role of connectivity in society.

Eligibility requirements:

• 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Available for a full-time internship for 12 weeks.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, master’s, or PhD on a full-time basis at a four-year college or university at the time of the internship

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER:

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

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Compensation And Benefits At Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.