Data Analyst Co-Op (Procurement & Logistics) - Undergraduate Students

The Procurement & Logistics Data Analyst Co-Op provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience analyzing complex operational datasets and supporting analytics for MBTA procurement and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis to support staff and leadership decision-making across strategic and operational needs
• Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and visualizations, primarily in Tableau
• Collect, clean, validate, and reconcile procurement and logistics data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Maintain and improve data pipelines and analytical tools, compiling historical and current data to detect changes, trends, and anomalies
• Analyze data related to contracts, purchase orders, vendors, and procurement processes
• Pull invoice, voucher, and payment data from enterprise systems when automated solutions are not available
• Support system validation and data quality by comparing data between enterprise systems and documenting findings with recommended updates
• Assist with documentation, process mapping, and modernization initiatives within Procurement & Logistics
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Non-Inventory, Inventory, and Compliance teams on assigned projects
• Attend team or staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed
• Support internal and external customers with courteous, professional service
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned, including department or location-specific work per addendums or hiring manager direction

Requirements

• Enrolled for the entire employment duration in the undergraduate / bachelor’s program at Northeastern University; preferred areas include data analytics, information systems, business analytics, supply chain, or related fields
• Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for analysis and reporting
• Above average analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in data analysis and project-based work
• Above average proficiency in at least one programming language and experience with tools such as Git, SQL/No-SQL, CLI/bash scripting, and R or Python (Pandas)
• Above average skills in business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as Tableau and/or Power BI
• Ability to explain analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written and oral communication in English
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
• Strong interest in public service and how transit or transportation operates
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, collaborative, fast-paced environments and independently
• Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area as required
• Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible); MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H1-B)

Technologies

• Tableau
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Git
• SQL
• No-SQL
• CLI/bash scripting
• R
• Python
• Pandas

Benefits

• Accrued paid sick leave
• Monthly transportation pass based on the city of commute (no cost)

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Tableau Desktop experience
• Tableau Prep experience

Job Conditions

• Ability to read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, and inquiries in English
• At least 18 years of age (except for participation in an approved high school internship / co-op program)
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area as required
• Ability to provide courteous and professional experiences to internal and external customers
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise if required)
• Ability to uphold MBTA rights and interests while maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers
• Ability to follow MBTA rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and EEO and anti-discrimination / anti-harassment / anti-retaliation policies
• Satisfactory work record for the two (2) years prior to the posting closing date (unless current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records
• Ability to pass a CORI check, comprehensive background screening, and/or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical exam and drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to work all assigned shifts and/or locations, including up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week for some transit / operations roles to accommodate severe weather, emergencies, or service impacts
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire internship / co-op; also must have valid work authorization and a U.S. Social Security Number prior to pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, during employment, and throughout the program

• Location: Boston, MA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 16 - 24 per hour
• Education: Undergraduate / bachelor’s program at Northeastern University
• Job type: Internship / co-op