Analytical Summer Intern Program 2019
Are you looking for something more than just an internship? SAS is making a difference in people’s lives all around the world. SAS’ intern program gives you the opportunity to help create analytics software that turns data – about customers, operations, financials, and more – into insight. In 140 countries, our customers use SAS to battle cybercrime, speed drugs to market, streamline supply chains, boost marketing and so much more. And you can do all of this in one place – our World Headquarters in Cary, NC.
During your summer at SAS, you’ll partner with some of the brightest minds in the world on business-critical projects, and you’ll have the opportunity to be immersed in our award-winning culture, grow your social and professional network, interact with our senior leadership, and share your contributions with the entire company.
If you are a programming whiz with a passion for statistics or risk management and looking for the next step to build your career, the SAS intern program is a perfect fit for you. Take a look at the variety analytical internship opportunities below.
Timeline
- Applications: September 2018- February 2019
- Interviews: November 2018-April 2019 on a rolling basis.
- Internship: 10-12 weeks. Starts dates for the summer intern program are May 14, 2019 or June 11, 2019.
Once you apply, we will provide regular status updates to all applicants on a rolling basis. Based on your prior experiences and interests, your resume will be shared with hiring managers across SAS. This will then determine who you interview with during the selection process. During the selection and interview process, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the team you may work on. You can view a list of example positions below. By applying to this opportunity, you understand that you may be considered for any of these positions below.
Statistical Internships
Statistics is at the heart of what we do here at SAS. As a Statistics Intern you will be creating test data, test cases, and scenarios to validate the computations using the latest techniques and technologies. If you love crunching numbers and dealing with BIG data, this is the place to spend your summer here at SAS!
Risk Management Internships
SAS Risk Management strikes the right balance between short- and long-term strategies to improve financial performance by building a risk-aware culture throughout the organization. Embedding risk management into everyday processes reduces the time and cost of compliance by ensuring data consistency, transparency and complete traceability. SAS’ Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions Team is seeking interns to assist with projects such as producing software for a specified area of advanced analytics or advanced analytics-based business. Do you want to spend your summer learning new and advancing technologies on one of the newer and growing teams at SAS? If so, an internship in SAS Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions may be an excellent fit for you!
What are we looking for?
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a US Based school.
- Programming experience. So you know how to code and stuff.
- This is a 10-12 week internship so you have to be able to work for all of Summer 2019.
- Students must not be graduating prior to the beginning of the internship, and be enrolled to return to school after the internship ends.
What type of skills do we prefer?
- Coding matters. Java, HTML, bash, perl, python, php, etc
- If you know SAS programming (i.e. data step and basic SAS procedures) that’s an added bonus!
- Teamwork. With a dash of independence.
- Leadership. You sit in the front row of the class.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher. Going to class is #vital.
- Emails. You have to know how to write them.
- Talking. You have to do it effectively.