Internship - Marketing Research & Consulting

Internship - Business Management for Environmental ConsultingLocation: Seattle, WA / Irvine, CA / HybridCompensation: $23.00 / hourWhat Is the Opportunity?Anchor QEA is seeking a highly motivated Business Management Intern to support strategic growth, financial planning, and market analysis across our environmental practice. This internship is designed for MBA students who want hands-on exposure to real-world strategy and financial decision-making in a mission-driven, technically complex organization.The intern will work directly with senior leadership to analyze where we are today, identify trends shaping our markets, and help inform decisions that position the firm for sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond. The internship culminates in an executive-facing capstone project that integrates market intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic insights tied to our environmental business.What Are We Looking For?Currently enrolled in an MBA program, preferably with a focus in strategy, finance, analytics, or operationsDemonstrated experience building and interpretinganalytical or financial models (e.g., forecasting and scenario analysis)Experience with Excel (pivot tables, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis) and financial modeling; familiarity with client resource management systems or PowerBI is a plusStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort structuring ambiguous problems using incomplete or imperfect dataAbility to interpret and synthesize technical or quantitative information into business insightsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and a project management mindset, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlinesInterest in environmental restoration, climate resilience, or funding-driven public-sector marketsProfessional, collaborative idea-with a sense of curiosity and fun along the wayWhat Are the Responsibilities?Deliver a structured, data-driven capstone project that informs growth strategy, investment decisions, or market positioning. To support this goal, the business management intern may be asked to:Partner with the Market Growth Initiative Leader to conduct market research, competitive analysis, and funding stream assessments supporting targeted growth initiativesCollaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leader to connect market insights with financial performance for pipeline, sales, backlog, and revenue trendsAnalyze historical and current financial performance by market segment and identify risks and opportunities tied to revenue realizationAssist in evaluating organic growth opportunities and support preliminary assessment of potential merger and acquisition (M&A) targets, including financial and strategic considerationsAnalyze client resource management and sales pipeline data to identify trends, risks, and opportunitiesSupport development and review of financial and scenario-based models used for investment and growth planningPrepare clear, concise analyses and presentations for senior leadership and internal stakeholdersConduct research on prospective clients, industries, funding programs, and emerging market trends in resilience and restorationAssist with data analysis, synthesis, and report development related to strategic initiativesWhat Can You Expect?Real impact: Your work will directly inform leadership decisions tied to growth, investment, and market positioningSenior-level exposure: Work closely with firm leadership and technical experts across multiple disciplinesStrategic depth: Gain hands-on experience in strategy, FP&A, market analysis, and M&A screeningMission-driven work: Contribute to projects that protect communities, infrastructure, and ecosystemsCapstone-driven: Leave with a tangible, executive-lev

Created: 2026-02-09