Job Description
In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.
The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking a Summer 2025 Business Intelligence Analyst Intern with experience developing data visualization dashboards. Join our Program Management Office and become a member of a diverse, enthusiastic, and highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding projects. The focus of this position will be theidentification of a dashboard platform/solution and the development of a dashboard for overall program and contract performance metrics for our support of the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)-a program that keeps our nation safe with a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent. The selected candidate will perform the following functions working closely with interdisciplinary teams comprising management and engineers in support of the:
- Exploring and evaluating new technologies that meet requirements of the analytics function
- Manipulating heterogenous data sets and using programming languages to create custom metrics and analytics for dashboards and data visualization projects to improve decision making
- Managing the lifecycle of a workflow from design to execution and maintenance
- Using data visualization results to derive recommendations
- Creating workflows for end-user using system tools
About the Program
Our organization has supported SSP continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of the COLUMBIA class, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The US Navy projects that this system will be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
Who You Are
- You are driven by mission
- You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies
- You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams
- You have a high degree of personal drive, initiative, and the ability to drive change
- You are able to explain complex subjects concisely in person and in email
- You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems
- You constantly ask questions and love learning
- You are always anticipating your customer's needs and working to exceed their expectations
- You live for details
- You are willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
- You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
- You are constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead
- You are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit
- You are a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college / university having completed a minimum of two years (Sophomore) towards a Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Science, or other related degree
- Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of specialization
- Understanding of basic data science and data visualization principles
- Experience with scripting programming languages
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, etc.)
- Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with others
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated self-starter with organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
- Ability to interact with and effectively present information to peers and management
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Basic knowledge of fundamental Performance Management concepts, practices, and procedures
- Familiarity with Key Performance Indicators
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48620 - $65670
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.
How we work, is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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