Summer 2025 - Industry Consultant Intern

$60,320 - $101,920/Yr

SAS Institute - Cary, NC

Full-time - Intern

Remote - Cary, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Industry Consultant Intern position at SAS offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful work within the Healthcare and Public Sector Pre-Sales team. Interns will contribute to research, marketing, and bid support efforts, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment focused on data and AI solutions. This internship is designed to foster professional growth, allowing interns to develop skills and make valuable connections while working on real projects that impact the company's success.

Responsibilities

• Lead research into current SAS market footprint in targeted areas and geographies, as well as competitors and the state of the market.
• Develop graphical assets to support bid responses and presentations.
• Assist in research on the use of Gen AI tools in the marketplace.
• Participate in virtual and/or in-person meetings and communicate insights with colleagues.
• Support the bid and capture process by tracking opportunities and their movement using systems like GovWin.
• Research and record intelligence found in GovWin or state publications.
• Catalog and adapt resources in the bid re-use library and assist in expanding the bid library.
• Perform pre-sales research of existing contracts to note gaps for SAS and other areas of note.
• Research local laws/rules to raise awareness when assessing opportunities or preparing bid responses.
• Assist in cataloging, evaluating, and preparing marketing materials for current and emerging solution areas.
• Review and assess marketing materials and messages from key competitors.

Requirements

• Students enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Market or Operations Research, Government, Economics or similar field, not graduating prior to December 2025.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail in recording and communicating decisions and outcomes.
• Self-starter with the drive and desire to take initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities demonstrated through past experiences.
• Interest in the future of Analytics and embrace of technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing graphics.
• Experience with writing effective prompts using Gen AI solutions.
• Experience with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques.

Benefits

• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Access to an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master's level Social Workers.
• Employee Assistance Program for well-being support.
• Opportunities to participate in hackathons, social events, and other engagement activities.