Intern - Data Governance
POSITION SUMMARY:
At National Life Group we are in the process of changing how we think about, organize, and use data. In order to get the most value from our data, it is critical that we have timely, accurate, consistent and well-defined data throughout the organization. Success depends on strong commitment & collaboration from all areas of the organization. Data governance is key to enabling this transformation.
The Data Governance Intern will work with our Data Governance team, which provides two main functions to the organization:
- Implementation of the data governance framework through data projects, taking data from systems and applications and transforming it to a well-designed database that can be used for fact-based decision making.
- Facilitation of enterprise reporting & analytics by administering tools, providing business ready data sets, & assisting in delivering high quality information to decision makers.
The Data Governance Intern role is a great opportunity to work with and learn from a fast-growing team that is central to National Life’s data transformation. You will also get the chance to collaborate with various teams who work as part of the data lifecycle, from technical data development to business-facing analytics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role, you will work on projects supporting both the functions listed above. This will give maximum exposure to the different types of work in the data space. A typical day-to-day experience will vary depending on what types of projects you are involved in. It will be some combination of:
- Providing general support of data & analytics to analysts throughout the enterprise
- Applying data governance requirements and controls to new data sets being created through data projects
- Creating, enhancing, enforcing & promoting data governance policies & practices
- Supporting analytical governance processes to promote data solutions to production environments
QUALIFICATIONS and HOW YOU SHOW UP:
- Pursuing degree in Business, Math, Economics, Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Experience working with data (academic or practical) is a plus
- Possess a customer service attitude and demonstrate effective communication to various areas of the organization (technical and non-technical)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, i.e. a problem solver’s mindset
- Eager to learn and ask relevant questions to seek out new knowledge
- Enjoy taking on challenges and working towards solutions both collaboratively and independently
- Experience with relational databases (e.g. Microsoft SQL) and writing queries preferred
- Experience using Analytical tools, specifically Tableau & Alteryx, preferred
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- 10-week paid internship (May 30-Aug 4) with formal orientation and onboarding
- Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
- Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
- Presentation skills coaching sessions
- Lunch-and-Learn Series—weekly business acumen and skill classes delivered by company leaders
- Access to mentors (former program participants)
- Paid time off to volunteer and make an impact in your community