Data Analyst Intern

Astec is an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for customers. The Data Analyst Intern will support subsidiary companies by collecting and organizing procurement-related data, assisting with dashboard updates, and collaborating with teams to improve processes.

What you'll do:

• Identify, organize, and analyze relevant datasets in support ongoing research projects
• Assist with designing data visualization tools for evaluating and summarizing insights and research results
• Prepare reports for executive leaders to communicate trends, patterns, and predications using relevant data
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Filter and clean data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and code problems
• Identify processes and procedures that are inefficient or repetitive and seek ways to streamline, eliminate, and automate
• Create best-in-class/compelling visualization of data, dashboards, tools, and reports that supports the interpretation and conclusions that drives key decisions for leadership
• Drive BI penetration into the Business’ processes, and help the Enterprise with strategic, tactical, and operational decision making using BI toolsets
• Build strong credibility to become a trusted and sought-after partner for business teams seeking guidance on how to use analytics
• Support all Enterprise analytical BI in terms of data availability, accuracy, and definitions; system functionality, instructions, and proper usage; ad hoc/customized reporting of data

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and reporting concepts
• Familiarity with Excel; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain data concepts clearly
• Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and business
• Experience in data modeling using best practices for analytic and reporting solutions
• Exposure to enterprise data analytics and reporting processes
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional business teams
• Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills
• Data mapping (data definitions and business rules, mapping requirements to source data, etc.) and data profiling