Tech Program Intern III (Data Science)

What you’ll need to succeed as a Tech Program Intern III (Data Science) at XPO:

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• 2 or more years of relevant undergraduate coursework
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with administrative processes
• Understanding of information security, IT systems, and networking concepts

Preferred qualifications:

• Background or education in a in a STEM-based field (ie. Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Applied Math, Statistics, etc.)
• Ability to write SQL
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of Database concepts
• Basic knowledge of any data visualization tools
• Ability to perform tasks in support of unit testing, integration testing and system-level testing
• Knowledgeable about new technologies and products with the willingness to continue learning
• Ability to be open-minded and receptive to feedback in an intellectually rigorous environment
• Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment; consult with team members and management as needed
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Great verbal and written communication skills

About the Tech Program Intern III (Data Science) job

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Create business intelligence solutions by studying informational needs, conferring with users, studying system flows, data usage and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following the development life cycle; comply with design and development standards
• Interview business users to understand various data elements and usage
• Participate in development optimization for reporting tools through modeling, simulation and analysis
• Build reporting and analysis using Google Big Query (GBQ) and Looker
• Perform tasks using data warehouse methodologies and theories (dimensional modeling)

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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