Graduate Intern – Aviation Business Development

Port of Seattle

Posted 3 days ago

Internship

SeaTac, Washington

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Smart Summary

The intern will assist Commercial Management staff by developing and analyzing financial models for new business opportunities and supporting revenue activity analysis projects, including trend and causal analysis. Duties also involve conducting market research into revenue-producing opportunities and providing general business development support.

This graduate-level internship is perfect for students or recent grads in Business, Finance, or related fields. You'll need strong analytical skills, MS Excel proficiency, and the ability to develop financial models. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also key for success in this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial Modeling

Financial Analysis

Revenue Forecasting

Market Research

Business Development

Quantitative Analysis

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Forecasting

Project Justification

Net Present Value

MS Excel

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Business Planning

Job Description

This is a full-time graduate-level summer internship position. You will assist Commercial Management staff in providing business and financial analysis to evaluate new non-airline revenue opportunities. You will also assist with analysis to better understand and forecast revenue-producing activities at the airport, including parking, retail/dining, ground transportation, rental car activity, airport lounge use, and land and property development.

Some of your duties include:

  • Develop and analyze financial models: The intern will work closely with Commercial Management staff in developing new financial analyses associated with business opportunities.
  • Analytical support: The intern will assist the Senior Analyst with revenue activity analysis projects, including trend and causal analysis.
  • Provide market research into new and existing revenue-producing opportunities, including industry research, market trends, and airport partner outreach.  
  • Provide miscellaneous business development support and conduct other tasks as assigned. 


  • A student – You must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program, or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) of a degree program such as Business, Finance, International Trade, Math, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
  • Technology – You have working knowledge of MS Office, particularly spreadsheet development using MS Excel.
  • Communication – You have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organized and proactive – You’re able to perform multiple tasks, prioritize, organize, and complete projects under time constraints. You’re a self-motivated learner, willing to experiment to work through problems, have a keen interest in quantitative analysis
  • Experienced – You have demonstrated work experience or coursework where quantitative analysis techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and project justification were successfully applied. You possess a good working knowledge of analysis, reporting, and presentation techniques, and knowledge of basic financial principles, such as net present value (NPV).
  • Desired – We hope you understand business planning and business development. 

Port of Seattle

Founded in 1911, the Port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Fishermen’s Terminal — home of the North Pacific fishing fleet — and public marinas. The Port also owns two cruise ship terminals, a grain terminal, real estate assets, and marine cargo terminals through its partnership in the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Port operations help support nearly 200,000 jobs and $7 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 19 years, the port’s “Century Agenda” seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port.

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