What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 - Business Systems Analyst Internship position at Koch?
At Koch, Inc. our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. But Koch Industries isn't just Koch. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home. We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex and Flint Hills Resources!
Koch has been selected as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S for 2025 by WayUp . The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late-May to early August 2026.
At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!
Our Team
We are seeking Product Analysts and Business System Analysts interns in the Information Technology department. These roles will be a part of a larger product team that partners closely with Koch capabilities to deliver on a technology roadmap which transforms work processes.
What You Will Do In Your Role
- Partner with Product Owners, different IT teams, and the businesses to configure technology which enables work processes
- Ensure quality of product releases and deliverables through execution of risk mitigation strategies, including creation of test automation scripts, creation and execution of test cases, and regression testing
- Coordinate with business partners to conduct user acceptance testing
- Partner with the business to capture, analyze and document functional requirements to provide to other IT capabilities
- Coordinate the execution of project deliverables by other IT capabilities to help ensure projects are delivered on time
- Recommend enhancements of products to optimize work processes
- Continue to quickly learn new systems and products based on business needs
- Work on a team to execute project deliverables
The Experience You Will Bring
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program related to one of the following areas: Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related IT field
- Eligible for full-time employment by August 2027
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a Visa transfer or Visa sponsorship
- Initiative, natural curiosity, strong communication skills and an aptitude for fast-paced learning
What Will Put You Ahead
- Prior e xperience in IT or a related field
- Familiarity, entry level experience, or projects related to using query languages (SQL, VQL, or Cypher) to extract, analyze and test data quality
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).