Business and Data Analyst Intern (Summer 2026)

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Job Title: Business & Data Analyst Intern

Job Overview: Ciena Corporation is seeking an inquisitive, detail-oriented intern who is excited about working at the intersection of business strategy and data-driven insights. This role will involve not only analyzing data but also understanding how data can inform and drive business decisions. You will gain valuable experience on both the business side – learning key metrics, objectives, & strategic priorities – and the data side, where you will develop the skills to gather, interpret, analyze, manipulate, and model data to support business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, manipulating, modeling, analyzing, and visualizing data to support business decisions, ensuring alignment between business needs and data-driven insights.
• Help develop reports and dashboards to monitor key business metrics, translating data findings into meaningful business outcomes.
• Collaborate with both business and data teams to identify trends, opportunities, and insights that can inform strategic decision-making and drive process improvement.
• Support the creation of ad-hoc reports and presentations for leadership, helping bridge the gap between technical data and business strategy.
• Learn and utilize new data tools and applications, while also gaining a strong understanding of how these tools support business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, charts) & a knack for data analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to see the bigger business picture.
• Eagerness to learn how to balance and sync both the business and data perspectives to drive decision-making.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present complex data and information clearly to non-technical business stakeholders.
• Excitement to learn and apply new project management tools and methods.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is curious about both business and data, eager to develop a hybrid skill set, and passionate about using data to drive business strategy.

Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $21.50 - $29.00

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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