Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market. The IT Intern will support Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence initiatives through data analysis, reporting, visualization, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies.
Responsibilities
Assists with data analytics, data science, and AI-related projects in support of the department
Performs data gathering, cleansing, validation, and organization activities to support business initiatives, special projects, and reporting needs
Conducts data research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable business insights
Supports development of business intelligence dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Assists with proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI (GenAI)
Writes and executes queries using SQL and may assist with data analysis using Python or R
Participates in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews
Works with cross-functional teams to support project goals and business objectives
Assists in preparing presentations, reports, and recommendations for business stakeholders
May support data governance, master data management, and enterprise data quality initiatives
Qualification
Required
Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
Strong oral, written, and communication skills
Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
Comfortable talking with and interacting with others
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights
Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and emerging technologies
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Preferred
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
Preferred senior-level student, but will consider other class levels
Exposure to data analytics, SQL, AI/ML concepts, Power BI or Tableau, and programming languages such as Python or R is preferred
Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI or Tableau, and Python or R preferred
Benefits
Remote work arrangement
All the tools, training, and resources needed to perform the role
Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.
