Graduate Business Intelligence Intern

Job Description

About the Job

This is a full-time summer internship opportunity for a graduate intern to assist the Business Intelligence Research Team with data analysis. The intern will apply advanced mathematics, statistics, and programming (R, Python, SAS) to real-world problems related to passenger/travel behavior and other airport-related data.

The Business Intelligence Department

The Business Intelligence Department is a team of high-performance problem-solvers focused on creating a decision-making culture informed by insights to drive action. As an enterprise support group, the BI Department is constantly challenged to work with a wide spectrum of complex data spanning the Port’s Aviation, Maritime, and Support Service divisions. The goal is to make data tell a clear story. Throughout your internship experience, you will drive relevant analytical projects to solve real-world business challenges. As a key member of the Business Intelligence Department, you will gain insights into the key functions of your team as it relates to the Port’s broader analytics and research strategy and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis: Analyze complex internal and external data using advanced statistical methods such as SEM (Structural Equation Modeling), HLM (Hierarchical Linear Modeling), Cluster analysis, Factor analysis, and other types of analyses.
• Insights to Action: Clearly present findings and recommendations to decision-makers at various levels of the organization, leveraging data visualization and storytelling best practices.
• Growth and Development: Continuously improve your own performance in technical skills, analytical thinking, communications, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• A Student: You must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as business analytics, data science, statistics, information management, or a related discipline.
• Committed to Equity: You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Data Knowledge: You have experience in data manipulation, knowledge of advanced analytical methods and practices, and a good understanding of data visualization and information design concepts.
• Communication: You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and can effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Proactive: You are a self-starter motivated to make meaningful contributions and can effectively work in a team environment.
• Organized: You are capable of working on assignments and managing time independently to complete tasks, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Technical Experience: You have experience with SAS, R, Python, or other statistical software.

What Else You Need to Know

• Work Schedule: Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
• Work Environment: This work will take place in a hybrid remote/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Limited Duration: This is a limited-duration position and is expected to last no longer than five months.
• Safety Requirements: You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Security Requirements: As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Washington State Residency Requirement: Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• E-Verify: The Port of Seattle is not an E-Verify employer.

Why You’ll Love It Here

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. Benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Getting to Work: From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. They are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance: The Port provides resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven: The organization is focused on promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Salary

Minimum Salary: $30.30/hour
Maximum Salary: $32.30/hour