Job Description

Are you a data-driven and analytical student with a strong business acumen? Pilot Company is seeking an Operations Business Development Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to a multi-year network portfolio plan, helping to enhance our data capabilities and inform critical business decisions.

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Operations Business Development team. Your work will involve setting up tools, defining processes, and validating data to ensure we have the best information available. This is an ideal position for someone with strong communication and social skills who can work with stakeholders at varying levels to deliver impactful presentations.

What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities may include:

• Support strategic initiatives: Help the team set up for critical initiative planning for the network over a multi-year view.
• Enhance data capabilities: Define and record processes and validate data collection to improve decision-making.
• Present findings: Deliver presentations to stakeholders at various levels and roles, communicating insights from large datasets.

Qualifications

• Education: A graduating senior is preferred, but we are open to other candidates. We're looking for someone with a background in Business Analytics.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand large datasets are essential. Experience with Tableau is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and social skills, with the ability to work effectively and communicate with stakeholders at varying levels and roles. You should also be comfortable delivering presentations.
• Experience: Project-based extracurricular activities or prior work experience are a plus.
• Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, in-person internship, running from June 1- August 6, 2026. You’ll be working alongside our team at our main campus in Knoxville, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to improve operational efficiency, reliable in its commitment to quality data, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, a 45-minute interview with your supervisor, and a final interview with another leader of the team. We look forward to hearing from you!