Graduate Intern – Aviation Finance & Budget

This is a full-time summer graduate intern position. In this role, you will support the Aviation Finance and Budget department with various budgeting, reporting, and capital development projects for the Aviation Division.

Finance & Budget Support

• Contribute to budget development, forecasting cycles, and variance analysis
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial inputs and explain results
• Support capital planning and grants administration
• Assist in documenting business processes and recommending best practices  

Data Analytics & Visualization

• Develop dashboards and reports to support financial decision-making (e.g., budget vs. actuals, forecasts, key performance indicators)
• Use data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to present insights clearly and effectively
• Perform data validation and ensure integrity across financial systems

Process Improvement

• Analyze current budgeting and forecasting processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation
• Support the development of streamlined workflows and standardized financial procedures
• Explore and pilot automation tools (e.g., Python, RPA, advanced Excel) to reduce manual processes 

• A student – You must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a graduate degree program in either Public Administration, Government Administration, Public Policy, or similar.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Intellectual Curiosity – Consistently seeks to understand underlying drivers and identify innovative solutions.
• Technology – You have proven intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Self-Starter – Time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Analytical – Good research, data management, and statistical analysis skills.
• Detail Oriented – Comfortable working with numbers, while having the ability to maintain a big picture perspective.
• Communication – You have great communication and presentation skills.