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Business Operations & Finance Intern
State of Iowa —Ames, IA
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Business Operations & Finance Intern

State of Iowa -
Ames, IA

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Job Details

Internship
12 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Business financial process improvement
Financial forecasting
Operational analysis
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Procurement spend analysis
Microsoft Outlook
Data analysis reporting
Enterprise software
Procurement financial analysis
Business analysis
Labor cost analysis
Process improvement
Budget forecasting
Task prioritization
Collaborative technology platforms
Microsoft Teams
SharePoint
Accounts aging analysis
Monthly financial performance reviews
Business operations
Cross-functional collaboration
Equipment inventory management
Budget tracking
Communication skills
Inventory management reporting (product management technique)
Accounting support
Entry level
Cross-functional communication

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Job Description

About the Role

The IP-Plan Intern will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency and financial transparency across the Iowa Department of Transportation. By assisting with software renewals that impact every division—from Administration to Road Design and Safety—the intern will help ensure uninterrupted access to essential tools and services throughout the DOT. Their support in streamlining equipment purchases will improve budget visibility while helping end users receive needed products more quickly. Additionally, the intern’s work on IP-Plan updates will provide valuable support to the finance team’s budget forecasting efforts and help coordinators better track labor costs associated with projects.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and distribute monthly financial, labor, and project status reports to FINCON, Portfolio Coordinators, and Project Sponsors for review and tracking.
Assist with tracking and following up on all growth equipment requests under $10,000

Prepare and present monthly aging reports during IT Equipment Meetings, providing visibility into equipment status and outstanding items.
Analyze monthly purchasing reports to identify unpurchased items, communicate findings to leadership, and assist with follow-up actions as needed.
Develop and distribute 90-day software renewal reports to support licensing and renewal planning activities.
Review and approve software and maintenance renewals within Workday that fall under established plan line totals.

Preferred Qualifications

Organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple deadlines
Interest in business management, finance, or accounting
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint)

What You’ll Gain

Financial Analysis & Reporting Skills – Gain hands-on experience working with real financial, labor, and project data to support budgeting, forecasting, and leadership decision-making.

Operational Process Improvement – Learn how to identify inefficiencies and contribute to streamlining purchasing, reporting, and renewal processes that impact a large enterprise environment.
Project & Portfolio Management Exposure – Build an understanding of how projects are tracked, prioritized, and managed across multiple divisions, including visibility into resource and labor planning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work directly with finance teams, portfolio coordinators, and project sponsors, strengthening communication skills and learning how large organizations align across business units.
Enterprise Tools & Systems Experience – Develop proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and gain exposure to systems like Workday, enhancing your ability to navigate and support enterprise-level platforms.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.

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