Operational Excellence Intern

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Bloomington, MN, USA
Hybrid
Internship
Software • Analytics • Hospitality
Founded on a spirit of innovation and collaboration, IDeaS works to provide precise, data-driven decisions users trust.
The Role
Supports operational excellence and AI transformation initiatives through process improvement, data analysis, project and change management, documentation, stakeholder collaboration, and AI use-case evaluation. The intern helps identify efficiency opportunities, measure business outcomes, develop enablement materials, and contribute to business transformation across teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Passionate people. Loyal clients. Leading solutions.
With a rich culture of creative collaboration and professional growth, IDeaS' team members build successful careers with us.
IDeaS is proud to be a global powerhouse of innovation and excellence; challenge and reward. No matter where we're working, our teams come together to create leading revenue management solutions that accelerate our clients' growth through revenue optimization.
Now we just need you!
The Operational Excellence & AI Transformation Intern will support strategic initiatives focused on process improvement, organizational effectiveness, AI adoption, and business transformation across IDeaS. Working closely with Operational Excellence leaders, AI stakeholders, and business teams, the intern will help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardize processes, leverage AI capabilities, and drive measurable business outcomes. This position provides hands-on exposure to business transformation initiatives while developing practical skills in process improvement, analytics, change management, and enterprise technology.
What you'll be doing...
  • Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Assist in documenting, analyzing, and improving business processes across multiple functions. Support process mapping, workflow assessment, and identification of opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
  • AI Transformation & Innovation: Support the identification, research, and evaluation of AI use cases across the organization. Assist with pilots, experimentation, adoption initiatives, and documentation of AI-enabled opportunities and outcomes.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather, organize, and analyze business and operational data. Support measurement of productivity improvements, process efficiency, AI adoption, and business value generated through transformation initiatives.
  • Project & Change Management: Support planning and execution of Operational Excellence and AI-related initiatives. Assist with stakeholder communications, meeting preparation, action item tracking, knowledge assets, training materials, and change management activities.
  • Knowledge Management & Enablement: Help develop, maintain, and improve process documentation, standards, templates, user guides, and business transformation resources to support consistency and reuse across teams.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders across business and technology teams to gather input, support workstream execution, and contribute to practical recommendations that improve how work gets done.

What you'll bring to us...
  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree or final-year Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Business Technology, Digital Transformation, or a related discipline.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Interest in artificial intelligence, process improvement, business transformation, and enterprise technology.
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and summarize data and business information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings and present recommendations clearly.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on assigned deliverables.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across business and technology teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.

We Support Who You Are....
As a global company, we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives spark innovation and meet the challenges of an evolving world. Whether you're launching a new career or expanding your current one, IDeaS is a company where you can balance great work with all other aspects of your life.
At IDeaS, we also aspire to live our values each day by being Accountable, Curious, Passionate and Authentic. And we continue our quest to build a more inclusive environment that attracts, represents and provides a place for diverse ideas, unique perspectives, and authentic voices.
Additional Information:
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States , and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights .
Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education requirement stated above.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.
IDeaS/SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, IDeaS/SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment.
IDeaS/SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
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Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a master's degree or final-year bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Business Technology, Digital Transformation, or a related discipline
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Interest in artificial intelligence, process improvement, business transformation, and enterprise technology
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and summarize data and business information
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and complete assigned deliverables
  • Ability to collaborate across business and technology teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship

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IDeaS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental-health/EAP, disability, and life insurance. Listings attribute this breadth to the SAS-administered package available to IDeaS employees.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support includes paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, childcare subsidies, and backup care. These elements are consistently highlighted as part of the overall benefits offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support features a 401(k) with an employer match up to 6%. This is explicitly called out in SAS’s 2024 U.S. benefits materials tied to IDeaS.

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The Company
HQ: Bloomington, MN
747 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

IDeaS is a company of innovators, collaborators, and educators. Founded in 1989, with the goal to revolutionize revenue management for businesses worldwide. The company's founders were pioneers in revenue science, and IDeaS has continued to lead the way in this field ever since, particularly in the hospitality and travel industries. We use advanced mathematics and industry expertise to turn data into accurate, automated, and actionable revenue-enhancing decisions. Decades of innovation and refinement have resulted in IDeaS' revenue science solutions, which have proven to be precise, data-driven, and reliable for clients. Our company has a history of continuous evolution and reinvention, driven by passionate and curious individuals. IDeaS uses the most advanced technologies, including deep machine learning, artificial intelligence, and SAS analytics, to push the limits and invent the future of revenue management. IDeaS' vision is to turn a world of data into a world of intelligent decisions. Our mission is to provide innovative analytics solutions that optimize total revenue performance for hospitality and select industries. Our company doesn't just offer recommendations. We provide accurate, automated, and actionable decisions. In the end, IDeaS is a company that uses revenue science to help businesses grow revenue faster, and our methods are tested, proven, and constantly evolving. Come join us on our journey!

Why Work With Us

IDeaS invests in employees' growth through training programs and innovative projects that feature cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of industry trends. Our high employee and client retention rates prove we’re a stable, successful team. Plus, our top-notch benefits ensures that employees are well taken care of both on and off the job.

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