2025 Data & Analytics Intern - Chicago

West Monroe • Internship • Chicago, IL, US • from $39 / hour • 6d ago

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Launch Your Career with West Monroe!

West Monroe is seeking Data and Analytics Interns to join our Technology & Experience (TechEx) Practice. As businesses accumulate vast amounts of data, the challenge lies in extracting actionable insights that drive growth and operational efficiency. Our Data and Analytics Interns play a crucial role in helping clients unlock the full potential of their data through advanced analytics, data science, and data engineering.

As a Data and Analytics Intern, you will combine business acumen with technical problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions. The role requires an understanding of business processes, data analysis capabilities and proficiency in data structures, querying, and programming languages like Python or R.

Your Role as a Data and Analytics Intern

Functional Responsibilities:
Collaborate with client executives and team members to understand organizational needs and recommend appropriate data driven solutions
Work closely with West Monroe project team members to deliver valuable outcomes
Initiate and complete project tasks under management guidance
Evaluate and document client business processes and requirements
Develop and test investment hypotheses using data science methodologies to drive actionable insights
Assist in the creation of detailed business cases and strategic recommendations
Technical Responsibilities:
Utilize database development and scripting skills (SQL, Python, R) for data manipulation and analysis
Perform end-to-end data science workflow, from data ingestion and wrangling to analysis and visualization
Design and develop reports, dashboards, and visualization tools using platforms like Tableau and Power BI
Develop and implement data management, integration, and data science tools, including ETL processes and machine learning models
Conduct fit-gap analysis between application functionality and client requirements
Internal Responsibilities:
Actively participate in West Monroe’s culture and social events
Expand your knowledge of data science, analytics, and engineering methodologies by participating in competency teams and attending learning sessions

What You’ll Bring To The Team

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, with adaptability to new challenges
Effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced setting
Demonstrated leadership experience and communication (written and oral) abilities
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Team-oriented and collaborative working style
Curious and committed to continuous learning and innovation

Essential Qualifications

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree, expected to graduate between Dec 2025 - Jul 2026
Intern candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Interns must live within 50 miles of their office throughout their internship. Our culture emphasizes team collaboration and a hybrid work model.
Ability to travel Monday – Thursday (weekly) up to 50%. West Monroe covers travel expenses

Preferred Qualifications

Majors with a focus in:
Business Analytics
Computer Science
Data Engineering
Data Science
Informatics
Information Systems
Statistics and Design Theory
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency in querying databases (SQL Server, Snowflake, etc.)
Experience with data wrangling, coding (Python, R), and data science tools (Azure Data Factory, Databricks)
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
Understanding of data warehousing concepts and tools (SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, etc.)
Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the pay rate for this role is $39.00.

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Us!

Other consultancies talk at you.

At West Monroe, we work with you.

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion.

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