IT Business Analyst Intern

Talen Energy is seeking a motivated IT Business Analyst Intern to play an important role in bridging the gap between our business and IT functions within Talen's IT organization. Positioned within the Business Relations vertical, this role is central to ensuring that IT projects align with the strategic objectives of our publicly traded energy organization. The IT Business Analyst Intern will help analyze the company's technology and IT systems to identify problems, opportunities, and potential solutions to improve operations and achieve business goals.

What will you own?

• Partner with IT applications management, project management, and business analyst roles to bring excellent solutions to solve business problems
• Participate in business process design and discovery sessions
• Document business processes and requirements
• Provide business analyst support to projects in progress
• Assist with project management functions on active projects at the direction of the project manager
• Perform assigned duties in a professional manner to facilitate the objectives and goals of the Company and to enhance the direction of the IT Business Relations team
  
  
  

Required Skills

• A successful candidate will be data savvy, confident in abilities, collaborative, self-directed and driven to achieve corporate objectives
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (customizable based on role)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments
• Ability to collaborate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to prepare and give presentations, facilitate meetings, manage aspects of large-scale projects
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university
• Must be a rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related discipline
• Enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 semester hours
• Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Eligible to work in the U.S. in accordance with BCIS guidelines
• Able to provide an official student transcript and any other required documentation
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, or community involvement
• Internship eligibility ends upon graduation from the academic program
  
  
  

Why Talen Energy?

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .