IAE Data Analyst / Accounting Operations Internship (Special Operations Financial Management Directorate) - Fall 2025 (Finance)

SOFM Mission

Advise Commander USSOCOM & Staff, Components & TSOCs on all financial management matters. Prepare, submit, and defend all budget products. Analyze Congressional appropriations, the Command's funding execution, and support fiscal auditability. We will utilize a strategy-to-resource integration approach across the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process.

Section: Financial Systems Integration Division

Position: Data Analyst/Accounting Operations Intern

Education: Undergraduate Sophomore pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or similar career field.

Time Commitment/Work Location

The time commitment is 15-20 hours per week.

The primary work location at MacDill, Air Force Base, Tampa, FL.

Rate of Pay: $17.50/hourQualifications:

• Because this position is partially funded by the Department of Defense, candidates must have U.S. Citizenship.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree at a local accredited University with a Sophomore standing.
• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Clear communication, both written and verbal, and presentation capabilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively
• Must have a personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues

Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Duties and Responsibilities: Data analyst/Accounting Operations intern primary duties include assisting with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) financial systems requirements used for the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the Command's resources, and working with other organizations and agencies to perform systems integration activities.

• Attend meetings (e.g., team/staff syncs).
• Data gathering with stakeholder to collect user's requirement for the database/reporting tool, publish, validate, and communicate requirements
• Participates in requirements working groups
• Organize data, create visualizations, and make recommendations to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision
• Help design and create visual charts/images to represent results of data analysis, and automate manual processes
• Learn how to use Data Analytics tools, e.g., Advance Analytics (ADVANA), Power BI, to synthesize data management and informational tools
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) guides to document processes
• Brief leadership on products, and recommendations
• Maintain a journal outlining internship experiences.
• Brief to leadership an overview of the internship experience and the projects completed during the semester