2026 Internship - Finance and Business Analyst

Are you an analytical problem solver who thrives at the intersection of finance, data, and strategy?

Do you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insights that improve business decisions?

If you are pursuing a degree in business, finance, accounting, data analytics, or a related field and are eager to gain hands-on experience modernizing financial operations in a mission-driven environment, we invite you to join our Financial Strategy & Operations team.

The Financial Strategy & Operations Group plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and operational excellence across APL. As an intern, you will contribute to initiatives focused on enhancing financial data quality, modernizing reporting processes, and strengthening analytics capabilities that support executive decision-making and compliance.

This is more than a traditional finance and accounting internship - it is an opportunity to help evolve how financial information is structured, analyzed, and delivered across the organization.

As a member of our team, you will:

• Support the modernization of financial and accounting reporting across a variety of APL business functions.
• Assist in preparing, recording, and validating financial transactions within APL business applications while helping improve data consistency, transparency, and reporting efficiency.
• Analyze financial data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of dashboards, reporting tools, and data visualization products to improve stakeholder insights.
• Support reconciliation activities and payment processing while identifying opportunities to automate and streamline workflows.
• Prepare documentation to support internal audits and external reviews, including DCAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate and resolve data discrepancies and strengthen internal controls.
• Evaluate current financial processes and recommend improvements that enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Assist with JHU data requests and enterprise-level reporting initiatives.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Are comfortable working with structured data and financial systems.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis features).
• Are adaptable, intellectually curious, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
• To access APL's facilities and networks, U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Experience with data analytics or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, or similar platforms).
• Exposure to financial systems such as Oracle or other ERP platforms.
• Experience working with large datasets and building structured reports or dashboards.
• Interest in financial systems modernization, automation, or process improvement initiatives.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.