Data Analytics Intern - Summer 2027

Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruan Transportation Management Systems is now hiring a Data Analytics Intern for Summer 2027. This internship is a temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly role that combines on-site work at our downtown Des Moines campus with remote tasks.

The intern will gather data from various sources, ensure data accuracy, and apply statistical methods to analyze data and generate actionable insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-informed decision-making across the

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing reports and presentation materials (approx. 25% of time).
• Support day-to-day business activities focused on internal and external customer needs (approx. 25%).
• Fully support financial business case analysis (approx. 25%).
• Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects, and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance (approx. 20%).
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required (approx. 5%).

Job description

Ruan is now hiring a Data Analytics Intern for Summer 2027.

This is a full-time position that will work a mix of on-site at our downtown Des Moines campus and remote.

The Data Analytics Intern will assist in gathering data from various sources and ensure its accuracy and completeness utilizing statistical methods and tools to analyze data and generate actionable insights. Will work closely with cross-functional teams to support data-informed decision-making processes.

The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division. Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• % of TIME SPENT
  • Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation material 25%
  • Provide day-to-day business activities focused on meeting internal and external customer needs 25%
  • Fully support financial business case analysis 25%
  • Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects, and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance. 20%
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 5%