Data Analytics Intern

Key Skills

Python Programming, SQL, Cloud computing

Job Description

At Cox, we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.

We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S. based job. (Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.)

Cox Communications, Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) is looking for a team-oriented problem solver interested in supporting our business through analysis, metrics programs and collaboration to join the data science team. This role will partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders on ideas and solutions that impact operational results. Brings a curious attitude and the ability to drive results with minimal direction.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Provides and conducts analytic efforts to support business operations
• Develops tracking metrics and programs to improve and maintain performance of business processes
• Discovers, cleans and makes available new sources of data pertinent to the business
• Identifies, researches, and resolves discrepancies in analytical procedure or cross-functional methods
• Interprets operational requirements for inclusion in studies and analyses
• Provides recommendations for operational efficiencies and process improvements and assists in process automation development to support change initiatives
• Works with outside expertise engaged to assist or deliver analytic projects
• Automate manual processes into repeatable capabilities
• Understands basic statistical methods and knows how to apply them in data transformations where appropriate
• Understands and uses advanced analytical techniques such as machine learning to model complex operations systems and processes to provide better and/or faster insights
• Conducts business impact analyses and validation studies through all stages: concept formulation, definition of metrics, determination of appropriate statistical methodology, research evaluation, and final research report.
• Tests new technologies, tools, and data

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S. based job. (Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.)
• Functional knowledge of (at least one) SQL language and one of Python (preferred), Spark or R. Experience with writing software and implementing solutions in these languages
• Basic knowledge of statistics. Familiar with quantitative research methods
• Able to translate technical findings to the larger team in a manner that is easily understandable to those less experienced with analytics
• Strong communication skills

 Preferred:

• Graduate degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Analytics, Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in cloud computing environments such as AWS (preferred), GCP or Azure
• Experience in data visualization solutions and data visualization tools