2027 Spring Co-op - Strategic Insights Analyst

MISO; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

MISO is seeking a spring 2027 co-op to work on analytical projects that inform decisions affecting electricity reliability and market dynamics. You will develop dashboards, analyze trends, and help shape long-term planning while collaborating across teams under mentorship.

Candidates are pursuing degrees in economics, engineering, data science, or public policy, with strong analytical skills and a willingness to engage in cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Public Policy, or related degree.
• Strong critical thinking, research ability, and interest in strategy, policy, market dynamics, or risk assessment.
• Proficient in Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Power BI, PowerPoint, and commonly used analytical tools.
• Demonstrates curiosity, eagerness to learn, and strong collaboration values.
• Excited to work with real-world datasets, dashboards, trend reports, long-term planning materials, and strategic briefs.
• Can communicate clearly and synthesize insights for leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful, high-impact analytical projects that help MISO understand trends, load behaviors, market dynamics, and reliability implications.
• Contribute to real analyses such as reviewing load forecasts, evaluating risks, producing dashboards, and supporting cross-team initiatives.
• Work with your manager and mentor while connecting with a cross-departmental buddy to grow your network.
• Learn from industry experts during interactive lunch & learn sessions.
• Get involved beyond the desk with community service projects, social events, and networking opportunities.
• Wrap up your spring with a spotlight presentation of project findings and recommendations to department leaders and executives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Masters degrees (Economics)

Masters degrees (Engineering)

Masters degrees (Data Science)

Masters degrees (Public Policy)

Bachelors degrees (Economics)

Bachelors degrees (Data Science)

Bachelors degrees (Engineering)

Bachelors degrees (Public Policy)

Tools

Visual Studio Code

GitHub

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Sorry no VISA sponsorship opportunities...including OPT/CPT.

Ready to power up your future?

Are you pursuing a degree in Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Public Policy, or a related field and searching for a career-igniting spring co-op in 2027? Do you want to see your ideas make a real impact-helping MISO keep the lights on for 45 million people by driving innovations that boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackling some of the most complex technical challenges in the energy industry?

If that sparks your interest, keep reading...

What you'll do as a MISO Co-op:

• Work on meaningful, highimpact analytical projects that help MISO understand emerging trends, largeload behaviors (e.g., AI/data center growth), market dynamics, and longterm reliability implications. Your insights help inform decisionmaking across the organization.
• Contribute to real analyses-such as reviewing load forecasts, evaluating emerging risks, producing dashboards, summarizing trends, or supporting crossteam strategic initiatives.
• Work side-by-side with your manager and mentor while connecting with a cross-departmental "buddy" to grow your network.
• Learn from industry experts during interactive lunch & learn sessions.
• Get involved beyond the desk: join in community service projects, social events, and networking opportunities with professionals who are passionate about what they do.
• Wrap up your spring with a spotlight presentation of your project findings and recommendations to department leaders and company executives.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay plus housing assistance for qualified students.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions matter.
• A co-op experience that blends technical challenges, professional development, and fun.
• An average of 40 hours per week on site in one of our offices (Carmel, IN or Eagan, MN).
• Potential to extend co-op to part-time remote work during the school year.

We are looking for students who...

• Are pursuing Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Public Policy, or a related degree.
• Have strong critical thinking, research ability, and an interest in strategy, policy, market dynamics, or risk assessment.
• Are proficient in Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Power BI, PowerPoint, and commonly used analytical tools.
• Demonstrate curiosity, eagerness to learn, and strong respect and collaboration-key values for this team.
• Are excited to work with realworld datasets, dashboards, trend reports, longterm planning materials, and strategic briefs.
• Can communicate clearly and are comfortable synthesizing insights for leadership audiences.

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, January 13th, 2027 and continue through Friday, April 30th, 2027. No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future - it's what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day. Plug into your future career. Apply today and help us keep the power flowing!

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Education

• Masters of Economics (preferred)
• Masters of Engineering (preferred)
• Masters of Data Science (preferred)
• Masters of Public Policy (preferred)
• Bachelors of Public Policy (preferred)
• Bachelors of Data Science (preferred)
• Bachelors of Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelors of Economics (preferred)

Skills

• PowerBI (preferred)

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