2026 Summer Intern: Operations Analyst

At a Glance

• You're a motivated rising senior student with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a degree in one of the following areas listed below from an accredited college or university:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Sociology
  • Public Safety
  • Law
  • Instructional Design
  • Management and Organization
• This is a full-time, 10-week program designed to give you real-world experience working within the telecommunications industry in your field of choice.
• Internship program runs from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
• In addition to the role-based projects you'll work on, you'll also participate in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and have access to a mentor.

The Spectrum Internship Experience
You'll join one of our departments for the summer, where you'll contribute to meaningful projects that give you insight into what it's like to work at a leading connectivity company. You'll have access to:

• Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in a robust and forward-thinking business setting.
• Build connections with our team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand what our business looks like and what it's like to work here.
• Receive mentorship from a member of our team, who can provide one-on-one advice to help you reach your professional goals.

What you can expect in this role

As a Spectrum intern, you'll spend the summer working alongside two teams - your respective department and your intern peer group. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You'll spend the other 20% on professional development sessions and networking activities, including the Kickoff Conference on May 27th, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects, and final presentations.

Internship responsibilities may include

The CPS Operations Intern will play a key role in supporting the Communications, Operations, and Training (COT) team, providing initiative support, data insights, and creative input that align with CPS short-and long-term priorities. This role is designed for a motivated individual who is eager to gain experience in operational strategy, project execution, and organizational effectiveness, as well as exposure to the field of physical security. The intern will contribute to projects that include incident response support, cross-regional collaboration, and enterprise-wide communication.

• Provide direct support to CPS leadership in managing COT functions across regional and enterprise-level initiatives
• Maintain project trackers and consolidate team updates
• Develop and recommend tools, templates, and process improvements to streamline CPS operations
• Ensure consistency and clarity in internal communications, helping to align messaging and timelines
• Assist in drafting PPT decks, excel reports, & SharePoint content to strengthen communication within CPS leadership and across business unit partners
• Perform light data analysis to evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and propose actionable recommendations
• Build knowledge of physical security risks, both internal and external, and provide perspectives by analyzing trends, gaps, and emerging threats

Required qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor's degree
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Analytical skills
• Collaboration skills
• Drives results through effective project and time management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Lists
• Ability to manage across regions & proactively align with leadership priorities
• High quality communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to balance strategic insights with operational needs
• Growth mindset - willing to build new capabilities and evolve with role
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Effective time management, with ability to prioritize in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-starter with curiosity to learn and adapt
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to turn data into actionable insights