Entry Level Computer Information Systems Jobs in Rockford, IL

The Business Systems Intern will assist in solving business problems through interaction with business stakeholders and SMEs. You will process map current state, identify areas for improvement, and capture in-progress updates to assist with documentation and stakeholder change management. You will also gather, document, and analyze business needs and requirements, and design technical solutions as needed.

What You'll Do

• Interact with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their problems and needs
• Gather, document, and analyze business needs and requirements
• Process map current state, identify areas for improvement, and capture updates for documentation and change management
• Analyze existing processes for improvement opportunities or gaps
• Identify business problems and, as needed, design technical solutions

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Business, Management Information Systems, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem solving skills, including technical challenges and critical thinking
• Documentation and writing skills: ability to document requirements for both technical and end-user teams
• Excellent time management and listening skills
• Strong verbal communication skills: ability to speak to technical and end-user audiences
• Ability to find creative solutions to meet or exceed business needs
• Experience with Google Docs and Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office
• Experience with Jira & Confluence

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Minimal travel
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

Location: This internship is primarily a remote opportunity. However, if you are located near one of our office hubs, you are welcome to work in a hybrid capacity and utilize our office spaces. Check out our article on Workplace Flexibility to learn more.

When can you expect to hear back?

We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

Postings close: September 27, 2026 Engineering postings close: October 2, 2026 Interviews: Early to mid October Offers: Mid to late October

2027 Start Dates:

Our positions have opportunities that start in the Spring or Summer. Please see our start dates below and let us know your availability in your application.

Spring 2027 Internships: Monday, January 4, 2027 (15-20 hours per week max)

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Salary range in the US: $22.00 - $22.00 401(k) participation and match Paid sick leave A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation-ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email earlycareer@workiva.com.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.