Analyst Intern

Position Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is excited by tackling big, global challenges. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build your expertise in issues and solutions related to the global digital divide. You will have a chance to analyze market trends, explore technological innovations, translate complex challenges and analysis into actionable recommendations for senior leaders around the world, without losing focus on advancing meaningful connectivity for underserved communities across the US and emerging markets.

You will perform meaningful research, data visualization, and support our project managers and subject matter experts with preservations, reports, proposals, publications, and more.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations

Financial Operations

  • Manage day-to-day business operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processing.

  • Develop and maintain monthly financial reports including cash flow forecasting, level-of-effort tracking by employee, AR/AP aging, and margin analysis by client and employee.

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and implement solutions.

Compliance & Administration

  • Ensure compliance across our portfolio of projects, which span government, nonprofit, and private-sector clients with varying requirements.

  • Manage benefits administration and insurance compliance.

  • Maintain operational documentation and internal policies.

Talent & Recruiting

  • Own recruiting processes as the team grows, including outreach to universities to build a pipeline of interns, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals.

  • Coordinate onboarding for new team members.

General

  • Research industry events and recommend where the firm should invest time and resources.

  • Support client meetings and workshops, including contributing to slides and deliverables as needed.

  • Ad hoc work as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation: $27.50/hr

  • Location: Remote-friendly with flexibility (see Note on Location below)

Required Qualifications

Background

  • You hold and/or are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, GIS, data science, data analytics, international development, economics, telecommunications, project management, or a related field.

  • You have 0-2 years of relevant professional work experience, particularly in broadband deployment, digital opportunity, global digital development

  • You are a US citizen, or a non-US citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the US.

Intentions

  • You want to work for a mission-oriented company and are interested in advancing digital opportunity for all.

  • You are eager to learn and grow within a consulting environment.

Skills and Qualities

  • You are a motivated team player and a creative problem solver.

  • You are detail-oriented and highly organized, and produce accurate deliverables.

  • You embrace a culture of feedback and continuous development.

  • You have a strong ability to prioritize and sequence multiple workstreams.

  • You take pride in your work and take responsibility seriously.

  • You are a skilled writer and editor.

  • You are a quick learner who is eager to develop new skills and knowledge.

  • You are skilled GIS tools (ArcGIS and/or QGIS) and Microsoft Suite tools.

    • Bonus: Python proficiency; SQL knowledge is also valuable.

  • You are culturally competent and respectful.

About Vernonburg Group

Vernonburg Group provides end-to-end consulting services to accelerate broadband access. Our work spans policy advisory, engineering, geospatial mapping, feasibility studies, program design, and resource mobilization.

Vernonburg Group’s portfolio reflects extensive experience managing complex broadband, digital access, and regulatory initiatives for both U.S. and international clients. The firm has successfully supported state broadband offices, national and regional internet service providers (ISPs), and multilateral development partners in designing, implementing, and evaluating broadband infrastructure and digital adoption programs.

Note on Location

We are a distributed, global team working primarily on the US East Coast (EST) time zone. While being located in the Washington, DC metro area would be beneficial, we provide our team with the flexibility to work remotely from other locations in the US, with limited stipulations:

  • Have a strong broadband connection.

  • Willingness to work primarily during US EST hours.