Decision Science Undergraduate Intern, Spring 2026

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data preparation, exploration, validation, and reporting tasks for various business analytics systems and applications.
• Support the analysis, validation, and maintenance of machine learning and optimization models.
• Assist in the development and exploration of departmental modeling infrastructure.
• Learn relevant analytical methods and industry subject matter areas.
• Conduct guided modeling and analysis of revenue management, pricing, marketing, finance, and other business decisions using various mathematical, statistical, and simulation techniques.

Requirements

• Strategic problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new analytical methodologies, software applications, and tools.
• Familiarity with standard modeling tools and methodologies in forecasting, probability and uncertainty, machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, simulation, mathematical optimization, causal inference, econometrics, or related areas.
• Experience and/or coursework in data preparation, exploration, validation, visualization, and reporting tasks.
• Experience and/or coursework in scripting and data analysis using Python, R, or SQL.
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Economics, Computer Science, or other STEM fields.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Tableau, PowerBI, or other data visualization software.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to solving business problems using data and analytics in areas such as revenue management, pricing, marketing, finance, or supply chain.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter prior to participation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Able to provide reliable transportation.
• Fully available from Monday to Friday for the duration of the internship (January 2026 through June 2026).

Benefits & Perks

• Select benefits such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided.
• Pay rate in Florida is $40 per hour.
• Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based interns through American Campus Communities.