Communications & Business Analyst Intern

Company Information

Viasat is seeking a talented and self-motivated Communications and Business Analyst Intern for the Government Services and Solutions business.  The position combines the skills of a traditional business analyst, analyzing data to identify business insights, with strong communication abilities to effectively convey findings and recommendations to stakeholders across different levels of an organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
• To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences
• Understanding of business operations, key performance indicators (KPIs), and industry trends
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Familiarity with tools like Power BI and/or Tableau
• Familiarity with project management software like Monday.com
• Ability to identify root causes of issues, analyze options, and develop practical solutions
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, implement solutions, and manage project timelines
• US citizenship is required for this position

Duties

• Requirement gathering: Conduct interviews and workshops with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify pain points, and document detailed requirements for projects or system improvements
• Data analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources (internal systems, market research, customer feedback) to identify trends, patterns, and potential opportunities
• Communication strategy development: Create communication plans to effectively share insights and updates with relevant stakeholders, including leadership, project teams, and end-users
• Report writing and presentation: Develop clear and concise reports, presentations, and dashboards to visually communicate key findings and recommendations to decision-makers
• Process improvement: Identify inefficiencies in existing business processes and propose data-driven solutions for optimization

Additional Notes

Internship Dates: 
You must be available for the full duration of the 12-13 week internship program. Note limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars:
Cohort 1: May 20th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025
Cohort 2: June 17th, 2025 – September 12th, 2025 

What will help you on the job

Proficiency in data analysis techniques, including statistical analysis, data visualization, and data modeling
Oral and written communication skills
Collaboration/being a team player
Adaptability
Attention to detail/organized

How to Apply

Apply with external link

Application Deadline

April 19th, 2025

https://careers.viasat.com/jobs/4000?mode=apply&iis=Job+Board&iisn=HANDSHAKE