ideal for recent graduates pursuing careers in business analytics, data analytics, finance, engineering, computer science, statistics or related fields. Successful candidates are curious, analytical and collaborative problem solvers who enjoy working with data, uncovering insights and helping organizations make informed decisions. If you’re interested in applying technical skills to real world business challenges within collegiate athletics, this internship provides an excellent foundation. Eligibility
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution by the internship start date.
No prior experience as an NCAA national office intern or employee.
Legally authorized to work in the United States (international students may apply through Optional Practical Training for F-1 students).
No age restriction or sports-specific degree required.
Prior athletics department experience and former student-athlete status are not required.
Not a current or former NCAA national office intern or employee.
Desired knowledge, skills and abilities:
Intermediate SQL skills with the ability to write and optimize queries for analysis
Strong Excel skills for data exploration, analysis, and reporting
Experience working with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to support insights and storytelling
Foundational knowledge of data analysis concepts, including basic statistics
Exposure to Python or other analytical tools is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business questions into analytical approaches
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams
Professional business acumen and attention to detail
Essential duties:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business questions and translate them into analytical solutions
Write and maintain SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources
Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
Support project-based analytics work, contributing to end-to-end delivery from data gathering to results communication
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor key business metrics
Communicate findings clearly through presentations, summaries, and data storytelling
Assist in improving data quality, reporting processes, and analytics workflows
Partner with team members to continuously enhance analytics capabilities and best practices
For more information or to apply: https://www.ncaa.org/what-we-do/programs/postgraduate-internships/business-performance/
