Intern-Field Ops Data Analyst - Sioux Falls, SD

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the Field Operations team through the collection and analysis of data. Spend time shadowing frontline team members to understand the workflows and processes that generate operational data, developing new insights to better inform and enhance analytics projects. Assist with improving operational efficiency by combining field observations and data analysis to make recommendations for process improvements.

This 10 week internship will begin June 2, 2025 and will be located in our Sioux Falls, SD office.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Leverage multiple, complex data sources to conduct exploratory data analysis.
• Build and validate new data sets as needed to solve analytics requests.
• Analyze complex data sets and assist in the production and presentation of reports and dashboards.
• Interpret data and make recommendations, providing evidence to support recommendations.
• Create clear and compelling visualizations to communicate key insights to stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and upkeep of metrics, documentation, reports, dashboards, and other tools.
• Develop and produce reports and dashboards with insights supported by analytics and business logic.
• Contribute to the design and execution of data experiments and analyses.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive documentation related to data analyses, reporting, and processes.
• Shadow frontline field teams during relevant activities to understand the workflows and processes that generate operational data and gain insight into the decisions and challenges faced by team members.
• Relate field observations to analytics tasks; use these insights to inform and enhance data analyses.
• Build lines of communication with field team members, supervisors, and leadership to build relationships and gather insights and feedback.
• Partner with the Field Operations analytics team and stakeholders to solve operational challenges.
• Coordinate efforts across operational teams to drive the implementation of new processes.
• Understand and work proficiently with analytical tools and models.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and
• finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.  
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Statistics, Data Science, Business, or related disciplines required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with SQL and/or Python/R is preferred.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

ABOUT MIDCO: 

• Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.
• We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so.

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Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.