Analytics Intern - Summer 2026

National Life

Montpelier, VT

Internship

Intern

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Analytics Intern will be a member of the team responsible for generating and delivering insights that will drive improvements and enable smart decision making across our Life & Annuity Operations. This role involves conducting operational analysis, working with a broad set of data sources, analytical tools, and visualization software. The internship is a 10-week paid program designed to provide learning opportunities, networking, and collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide ad hoc data analysis on business questions
Collaborate with departments across the organization to understand and transform data into actionable insights
Create insightful visualizations of the data that include findings from deep dive analyses and actionable recommendations that focus on our key operational goals
Manipulate and analyze data to develop accurate performance metrics for business decision-makers including measures for operational efficiency, scalability and quality
Partner with both the Business and IT to support and drive knowledge & adoption of data and analytics
Drive efficiencies in our processes through standardization and automation of reports and dashboards
Support the development of our analytics community through collaboration with other analysts

Requirements

Experience in an applicable field such as Finance, Data Science, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Statistics
Analytical aptitude is essential, mathematical and statistical knowledge/experience helpful
Possess a customer service attitude and demonstrates effective communication at all levels of the organization
Experience with Tableau and Alteryx is preferred
Computer literacy and familiarity with the MS Office Professional software suite, specifically Excel
Demonstrated self-starter who enjoys challenges and can learn new things quickly
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Naturally inquisitive and willing to independently seek out knowledge, ask relevant questions and clearly formulate and articulate opinions
Comfortable navigating ambiguity
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Nice to Have

Data expertise is welcomed but not required at an advanced level

Qualifications

Experience in an applicable field such as Finance, Data Science, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Statistics

Benefits & Perks

10-week paid internship with formal orientation and onboarding
Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at a company-wide event
Presentation skills coaching sessions
Learning opportunities throughout the program
Access to mentors (former program participants)

Working at National Life

The internship emphasizes collaboration, learning, and development within a supportive environment. It offers networking opportunities, mentorship, and a focus on building skills in analytics and cross-departmental engagement.

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