The Business Systems Intern will assist in solving business problems through interaction with business stakeholders and SMEs. You will process map current state, identify areas for improvement, and capture in-progress updates to assist with documentation and stakeholder change management. You will also gather, document, and analyze business needs and requirements, and design technical solutions as needed.

What You'll Do

Interact with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their problems and needs

Gather, document, and analyze business needs and requirements

Process map current state, identify areas for improvement, and capture updates for documentation and change management

Analyze existing processes for improvement opportunities or gaps

Identify business problems and, as needed, design technical solutions

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Business, Management Information Systems, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Problem solving skills, including technical challenges and critical thinking

Documentation and writing skills: ability to document requirements for both technical and end-user teams

Excellent time management and listening skills

Strong verbal communication skills: ability to speak to technical and end-user audiences

Ability to find creative solutions to meet or exceed business needs

Experience with Google Docs and Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office

Experience with Jira & Confluence

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

Minimal travel

Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

Sponsorship Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future

When can you expect to hear back?
We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

All postings close: September 28th, 2025

Interviews: Early to mid October

Offers: Mid - late October

2026 Start Dates:
This position has opportunities to start in the Spring. Please see our start date below and let us know your availability.

Spring 2026 Internships: Monday, January 5, 2025 (part-time, 20/hours per week)

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ 401(k) participation and match

✅ Paid sick leave

✅ A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

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