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2027 Summer Internship (US) - Business Analyst

Zebra
Chicago, IL, USAHybridData & AnalyticsIntern & Apprentice$68,640.00 - $68,640.00Posted: today

About the role

Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra. What We're Looking For: The purpose of this internship is to prepare students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide students with experiences that provide insights into a career with Zebra.

Students will be positioned for success with training and hands-on experiences, invited to social and development activities, and provided a professional mentor relationship. Current Business Management is the analytics and operational backbone for Zebra’s product lines, turning sales, bookings, inventory and sell-out data into the forecasts, performance dashboards and insights that product, sales and finance leaders use to plan.

The team builds data pipelines, run-rate sales forecasting models and AI-enabled tools that replace manual reporting and help the business anticipate demand and market shifts.

US Summer Internship Benefits: Summer Fridays, As Applicable With Your Team 30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks Global Immersion With Your Teams and Interns Intern Allowance (when applicable) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Core Project: Predictive Sales & Market Driver Analysis – build an automated analytics pipeline and Power BI dashboard that combines Zebra’s internal sales data with external market indicators to explain and anticipate sales trends.

KPI Dashboard Development: Partner with stakeholders to design intuitive dashboards that track critical KPIs such as revenue, channel inventory and pipeline health, performance metrics and product trends in near real time Data Fusion: Combine internal sales records (bookings, inventory, sell-out) with external macroeconomic indicators and market trends to build a unified analytical dataset Predictive / Driver Analysis: Identify which market drivers most influence sales performance and support the team’s run-rate forecasting by surfacing leading indicators Requirements Gathering: Interview

business users to understand their questions and translate them into clear technical dashboard and data requirements AI-Assisted Development & Quality: Use LLM tools (e.g., Gemini and Claude) to write, optimize and debug SQL queries and Power BI DAX, and validate data accuracy so automated reporting is robust and bug-free Final Presentation: Present the finished dashboard, key insights and recommendations to team leadership at the end of the internship. This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Lincolnshire, IL office.

Required Qualifications: Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems or Data Science Must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2027-2028 Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications: Power BI; SQL (joins, filters, aggregation); advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query); introductory Python (pandas, numpy); LLM prompt engineering for SQL/DAX Strong translational communication, detail-oriented and logic-driven, and confident presentation skills

Business acumen: Understands the key factors that drive business performance and can connect data and analysis to practical business decisions Quick learner: Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to quickly learn new tools, data sources, and business processes Salary: USD $33.00/hour Equal Opportunity Employer: Zebra is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.

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Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Hourly Zebra Total Rewards: Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings.

We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work. Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement.

In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards. Job Posting Statement: To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system.

Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department. AI Technology Statement: Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people.

For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy. Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what's next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day.

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Minimum requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business Analytics, MIS, or Data Science
  • Anticipated graduation between December 2027-2028
  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

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