Value Engineering Intern (Hybrid)

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Interns work closely with the Sales Engineering team to quantify business value through value realization assessments and develop impactful frameworks and narratives.

About KnowBe4

Join the cybersecurity company that puts security first; literally and without compromise. At KnowBe4, our AI-driven Human Risk Management platform empowers over 70,000 organizations worldwide to strengthen their security culture and transform their workforce from their biggest vulnerability into their strongest security asset. As the undisputed industry standard with unusually high customer retention rates and recognition as a Leader by G2 and TrustRadius, we're not just providing security awareness training - we're redefining what it means to be a trusted security partner in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

 

This position is a hybrid role open to candidates in the greater Tampa Bay area. This position will require the intern to work in our Clearwater, FL office 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday).

Dates of Program: May 18th, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (13 weeks)

Application Dates: You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.

Attention: This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.

Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships. 

As a Value Engineering Intern, you will work with the KnowBe4 Sales Engineering department on quantifying and communicating the business value of KnowBe4's human risk management platform. You will support initiatives including value realization assessments, customer success metrics analysis, implementation optimization strategies, adoption framework development, and post-sale value tracking. In addition, you will be tasked with assisting and supporting the Sales Engineering team with developing value engineering frameworks, and creating data-driven narratives that demonstrate measurable business outcomes for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with developing, analyzing and refining value engineering frameworks, ROI models, and TCO calculators that quantify the business impact of security awareness training and human risk management solutions
  • Assist with analyzing customer success metrics, adoption data, and outcome measurements to build evidence-based value realization reports and business impact assessments
  • Assist with any value benchmarking research, industry cost-of-breach analysis, or security incident financial impact modeling as needed
  • Shadow Sales Engineers and Sales Architects in a wide array of value engineering activities, including Proof of Value (POV) planning, and success criteria development
  • Support the continuous improvement of value engineering templates, assessment tools, and customer value journey documentation including further development of value measurement frameworks
  • Assist with customer value story compilation and quantified success documentation for various industries, company sizes, and implementation scenarios as may be applicable
  • Research new value engineering methodologies and customer success measurement techniques to make value assessments and business impact reports more accurate and compelling
  • Research developing approaches to measuring security culture improvement and human risk reduction in relation to new evolving security awareness technologies
  • Complete projects related to value engineering framework development and customer outcome analysis as assigned
  • Research varying quantitative and qualitative measures that demonstrate security awareness program effectiveness and business value

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Majoring or experience in any of the fields:
    • Business Analytics
    • Finance
    • Economics
    • Data Science
    • Information Systems
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Management Information Systems
    • Accounting
    • Business Administration
    • Related fields
  • Research experience using financial analysis tools, business intelligence platforms, or statistical analysis software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential with the ability to positively interact with persons at all levels of our organization
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in the use of data analysis, visualization tools, and statistical analysis methods
  • Talent for multi-tasking, being results oriented and organizationally proficient
  • Team oriented and willing to help others to achieve success
  • Ability to develop creative analytical solutions
  • Ability to think and act independently
  • Ability to deal professionally, courteously and tactfully with Sales Engineering team members, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Self-reliant with the ability to innovate and introduce change showing sound judgment and pragmatism
  • Financial analysis, business analytics, or value engineering experience is a plus
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets.
  • Referral bonuses & tuition reimbursement: Employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses.

KnowBe4 provides security awareness training and simulated phishing solutions to combat social engineering, spear phishing, and ransomware attacks, with user-friendly programs and real-time coaching to enhance security culture.

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