Business Analyst Intern; STRIVE Program at APTIM Baton Rouge, LA

Job Overview

Business Analyst Intern (STRIVE Program) at APTIM, Baton Rouge, LA.

The Business Analyst Intern will support business needs, evaluate and implement process and technology solutions, and participate in analytical design, business process analysis, project management and technology work. This is a temporary, 12‑week position running from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026. Interns must be fully available during Week 1 (May 18–22) and Week 12 (August 3–7). Week 12 includes company‑paid travel to an APTIM office for an end‑of‑internship celebration.

Interns are expected to minimize absences so the program experience is meaningful. The program observes Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) and Independence Day (July 3, 2026, observed).

• Drive the deployment of new applications and systems.
• Determine and document user requirements for business processes and develop standard approaches that are scalable across business locations.
• Create direct communication channels to application developers.
• Define test plans and test cases.
• Develop test cases at the application and integration levels.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops for scoping, requirements definition, and project deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative, commitment, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Understanding of information technology and its application to business problems; recognition of business processes and the application of technology to improve them.
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or a related field; a completed degree is helpful.
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with at least 60 hours of coursework completed.
• 0–2+ years of experience in business analysis, requirements definition, designing system solutions, deployment of information systems to meet business requirements, and project management.
• Flexibility and willingness to function at a variety of levels of detail (project management, detailed problem resolution, application testing).
• Initiative and ability to recommend alternative approaches to enhance system performance; a dynamic self‑starter who works well individually and on teams.
• Excellent analytical abilities, creative problem‑solving skills, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple, at times conflicting, priorities.
• Familiarity with tools such as Use Case Models, Business Process Models, Data Flow Diagrams, Context Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, and others.
• Quality Assurance planning and execution preferred.
• Ability to problem‑solve with multiple priorities and research conflicting or inaccurate data.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong aptitude for process improvement.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to assist others in defining their needs in a collaborative, tactful manner.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Interpret and discuss information with others, including terminology or concepts that may not be familiar to many people, and regularly provide advice and recommend actions for complex issues.

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent.
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.
• Dogged determination to deliver high quality services for our clients and communities.
• A voice in making our company better.
• Investment in your personal and professional development.

As of the date of this posting, a good‑faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $23 to $24.26 per hour. Compensation depends on factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.