Business Analyst I (Early Career)

This job posting is intended for Williams' summer 2026 interns to apply to and will un-post after 8/05/26.

Solving Global Energy Challenges Starts Here

A career in energy has never been more important or more rewarding. At Williams, we're looking for exceptional emerging business professionals who are ready to accelerate their development, embrace challenges, and make a meaningful impact from day one. Our Early Career Business & Technology Development Track is a rigorous, 12-month accelerated program designed for high-performing graduates in Accounting, Finance, Energy Management, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, AI Engineering and MBA programs who thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

This premier development experience provides unparalleled exposure to our business, operations, commercial strategy, digital transformation efforts, and leadership while preparing participants to solve complex business and technology challenges across critical energy infrastructure.

Through hands-on challenging assignments, structured learning, strong mentors, and direct exposure to senior leaders, you'll build the financial, analytical, technological, and leadership capabilities needed to succeed in a dynamic and evolving industry. You'll be expected to learn quickly, take ownership, and deliver results while living Williams' values of being collaborative, courageous, creative, and competitive.

Your journey begins at our corporate headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where you will participate in an intensive six-week onboarding experience focused on:

• Building advanced professional, business, and technology capabilities
• Developing deep knowledge of the energy industry, Williams' business model, and commercial operations
• Strengthening financial analysis, business planning, decision-making, and risk management skills
• Enhancing communication, collaboration, leadership, and executive presence
• Developing data analytics, automation, business intelligence, AI, and digital problem-solving capabilities
• Gaining proficiency in tools and technologies used to support business operations and decision-making
• Building the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in a dynamic, high-accountability industry
  
  

Following the six-week onboarding experience, you will transition into a business assignment for the remainder of the 12-month program. Your assignment will be selected based on both business needs and your professional development goals. Most placements are located in Tulsa, OK, or Houston, TX. If relocation is required, Williams will provide relocation assistance to support your move.

Program Benefits

• Company-provided housing during onboarding in Tulsa
• Relocation assistance for project assignments, as applicable
• Exposure to senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and critical business initiatives
• Accelerated development and career growth opportunities for top performers
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Energy Management, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Information Systems (BIS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, or Information Technology, or a related field
• MBA candidates are encouraged to apply
• Graduate in December 2026 or May 2027
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship (including OPT/CPT)
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to relocate within the United States as business needs require
  
  

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on stretch assignments
• Ability to translate complex business, financial, operational, technical, or market information into actionable insights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn applications and machine learning concepts
• Interest in digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and innovation
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and operational excellence as core values
  
  

Pay:

Compensation is salaried rate determined by degree type:

• Finance & Accounting/General Business Bachelor's degree = $75,000
• MBA or Finance/Accounting/Business-Related Master's degree = $82,500
• Computer Science/AI Engineering Bachelor's degree= $85,000
• Computer Science/AI Engineering Master's degree = $93,500
• MIS/BIS/CIS/Business or Data Analytics Bachelor's degree: $81,000
• MIS/BIS/CIS/Business or Data Analytics Master's degree = $89,000
  
  

Educational Assistance:

Are you interested in pursuing additional educational opportunities like a certification(s) or similar? We recognize the value of continued education outside of the workplace and offer educational assistance to support our employees in seeking education opportunities that will help build critical workplace skills.

, This position is in the Professional Development Program (PDP)and will have the opportunity to accelerate learning and experience by performing job rotations in a variety of functional groups, as well as participating in leadership development activities. Rotations may include assignments in enterprise/business unit planning, investor relations, audit services, treasury, risk control, accounting, land, commercial/business development, operations, commodity management, asset optimization, etc.