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Graduate Intern – Aviation Finance & Budget

CompanyPort of Seattle
LocationSeattle
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Aviation Finance and Budget department with budgeting, forecasting, and capital development projects. They will also develop financial dashboards and identify process improvements through automation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2059
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1911, the Port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Fishermen’s Terminal — home of the North Pacific fishing fleet — and public marinas. The Port also owns two cruise ship terminals, a grain terminal, real estate assets, and marine cargo terminals through its partnership in the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Port operations help support nearly 200,000 jobs and $7 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 19 years, the port’s “Century Agenda” seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port.
About the Role

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. 
Key Skills
BudgetingFinancial ForecastingVariance AnalysisCapital PlanningGrants AdministrationData AnalyticsData VisualizationPower BITableauMicrosoft ExcelPythonRPAStatistical AnalysisResearchCommunicationPresentation
Categories
Finance & AccountingGovernment & Public SectorData & AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipAdministrative