Business Systems Analyst Intern

Viasat, Inc.

Posted 10 days ago

Internship

Carlsbad, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will evaluate business problems to identify and specify cost-effective automated solutions, developing functional specifications and scaling systems and processes. Responsibilities also include configuring system settings and executing various levels of testing to ensure systems meet business requirements.

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst Intern currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in information systems, computer science, or a related technical field. Familiarity with CRM systems and visualization tools is a plus. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively are highly valued.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Business Systems Analysis

Requirements Gathering

System Specification Development

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Acceptance Testing

Process Mapping

User Flow Development

System Configuration

Requirement Change Tracking

Data Analysis

CRM Systems

Visualization Tools

Job Description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.


What you'll do

The Business Systems Analysis focus specializes in the evaluation of business problems and potential for automated solutions. Assists in identifying, evaluating and specification development for systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet requirements. Executes unit, integration and acceptance testing for systems that meet business needs. 


The day-to-day

  • Analyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems.
  • Identifies gaps and provides technical expertise in business requirements for system functional specifications and scales new and current systems, processes and procedures in a cost effective manner.
  • Develop user flows, process maps, and requirement documents to clarify business needs and system interactions
  • Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing to meet business requirements.
  • Help track and communicate requirement changes, decisions, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Job Complexity: Works on projects of limited scope with detailed instructions.
  • Required Supervision: Requires guided leadership and detailed instruction from manager and more senior team members on day-to-day work. Takes ownership of work and applies general practices and processes to resolve routine issues.
  • Skill / Knowledge: Learns to use professional concepts and seeks assistance, when needed.

Internship Program Details: 

  • You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. 

  • Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility. 

  • To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable. 


What you'll need

Requirements: 

  • Education: 

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in information systems, computer science or a related technical field

    • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027 

  • Internship Dates: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program as outlined in the cohort dates below. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars: 

    • Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 – August 14, 2026

    • Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 – September 18, 2026 

  • Additional:

    • Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics).

    • Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

    • Experience with data analysis.
    • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.

What will help you on the job

  • You’re driven by clarity—turning ambiguous needs into structured requirements.
  • You enjoy investigating how things work and identifying what users truly need.
  • You like collaborating with teams to drive alignment and shared understanding.
  • You’re comfortable learning new systems and asking thoughtful questions

Salary range

$20.91 - $56.97 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $25.96 - $67.07/ hourly



At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.
EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

Viasat, Inc.

At Viasat, we go above and beyond. So you can too. We believe connectivity is a catalyst that can help you unlock more value, improve operations and enable new experiences. We do this by delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity plus advanced digital platforms and services that help you transform every connection into an opportunity. With over four decades of expertise and one of the world’s most advanced multi-network, multi-orbit satellite connectivity ecosystems, we are always ready to meet the unique demands of governments, businesses and communities. Whether you’re flying at 35,000 feet, operating in remote regions, or leading complex missions, we're here to help you get more out of your connectivity.

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