Intern – Data Analyst (Summer 2026)

About Lumen's Internship Program

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today

Come join Lumen's fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers.

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The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program

• Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.
• Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.
• Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role.

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made

As an intern within Lumen's IT Program Management team, you will play a critical role in data analysis, reporting, and visualization, helping gain insights into IT Transformation progress and optimize decision-making.

The Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data solutions using Power BI and other BI tools.
• Interpret and communicate insights and findings from analyses and experiments to other analysts, team members and business partners.
• Develop and program methods, automated processes, and systems to cleanse, integrate and analyze structured and unstructured, diverse “big data” sources to generate actionable insights and solutions using machine learning and advanced analytics.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2028
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar.

Proficiency and understanding of:

• MS Office Suite, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.
• Experience with project management and planning.
• Interest in developing reporting skills using SQL or similar query languages

Professional Attributes needed to be successful:

• A critical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strive for continuous improvement and prioritize time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and adaptable.
• Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions.

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $ 31/hour
Max: $ 46/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application.

Application & Interview Timeline

• October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidate
• November - Interview panel with work team
• December - All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month