IAE Data Analyst Internship (Special Operations Financial Management Directorate) - Fall 2025

SOFM Mission

Advise Commander USSOCOM & Staff, Components & TSOCs on all financial management matters. Prepare, submit, and defend all budget products. Analyze Congressional appropriations, the Command's funding execution, and support fiscal auditability. We will utilize a strategy-to-resource integration approach across the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process.

Section:  Financial Systems Integration Division

Position:  Data Analyst Intern

Education:  Undergraduate Junior or Senior pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or similar career field.

Time Commitment/Work Location

The time commitment is 15-20 hours per week. 

The primary work location at MacDill, Air Force Base, Tampa, FL.

Rate of Pay:  $17.50/hour

Duties and Responsibilities: Data analyst intern primary duties include assisting with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) financial systems requirements used for the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the Command's resources, and working with other organizations and agencies to perform systems integration activities. 

• Attend meetings (e.g., team/staff syncs).
• Data gathering with stakeholder to collect user’s requirement for the database/reporting tool, publish, validate, and communicate requirements
• Participates in requirements working groups
• Organize data, create visualizations, and make recommendations to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision 
• Help design and create visual charts/images to represent results of data analysis, and automate manual processes
• Learn how to use Data Analytics tools, e.g., Advance Analytics (ADVANA), Power BI, to synthesize data management and informational tools 
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) guides to document processes
• Brief leadership on products, and recommendations
• Maintain a journal outlining internship experiences.
• Brief to leadership an overview of the internship experience and the projects completed during the semester

Qualifications:

• Because this position is partially funded by the Department of Defense, candidates must have U.S. Citizenship. 
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree at a local accredited University with a Junior or Senior standing.
• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Clear communication, both written and verbal, and presentation capabilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively 
• Must have a personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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