Business and Data Analyst Intern (Summer 2026)

Ciena Corporation is seeking an inquisitive, detail-oriented intern who is excited about working at the intersection of business strategy and data-driven insights. This role will involve analyzing data and understanding how it can inform and drive business decisions, providing valuable experience on both the business and data sides.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, manipulating, modeling, analyzing, and visualizing data to support business decisions, ensuring alignment between business needs and data-driven insights
• Help develop reports and dashboards to monitor key business metrics, translating data findings into meaningful business outcomes
• Collaborate with both business and data teams to identify trends, opportunities, and insights that can inform strategic decision-making and drive process improvement
• Support the creation of ad-hoc reports and presentations for leadership, helping bridge the gap between technical data and business strategy
• Learn and utilize new data tools and applications, while also gaining a strong understanding of how these tools support business objectives

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, charts) & a knack for data analysis
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to see the bigger business picture
• Eagerness to learn how to balance and sync both the business and data perspectives to drive decision-making
• Effective communicator with the ability to present complex data and information clearly to non-technical business stakeholders
• Excitement to learn and apply new project management tools and methods