Data Management Intern

GAF; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

GAF in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ invites a Master Data Management intern to gain hands-on experience organizing, cleansing, and governing core enterprise data assets across systems.

You will learn from data architects and analysts, work with Excel and SQL, and support data quality initiatives, SOPs, and data dictionaries while collaborating with business units. This internship offers mentorship and real-world projects in an enterprise data environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an associate's or bachelor's program in IS/CS/Data Analytics/MIS or related field.
• Familiarity with database concepts, SQL basics, and data analysis tools.
• Eagerness to learn enterprise data tools and governance practices.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data cleansing, auditing, profiling, and quality checks across systems.
• Document data flows, SOPs, data dictionaries, and governance policies.
• Collaborate with business units to investigate data discrepancies and support root-cause analysis.
• Participate in MDM migrations, upgrades, or testing activities and validate data models.
• Prepare routine operational reports using Excel/SQL/Sheets.

Skills

Data cleansing

Data governance

Data quality

SQL

Excel

Google Sheets

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Information Systems or CS or Data Analytics or MIS

Tools

SQL

Excel

Google Sheets

Informatica

SAP

Salesforce

Oracle

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Master Data Management Intern

Department: Data Management / Transformation Office

Job Summary

A Master Data Management (MDM) intern assists with organizing, cleaning, and governing core enterprise data assets like product, customer, or supplier information across systems.

Essential Duties

• Data Cleansing & Validation: Assist in data collection, auditing, profiling, and cleansing activities to identify anomalies and ensure high data quality across enterprise platforms.
• Process & Governance Documentation: Help document data flows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), data dictionaries, and governance policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business units and technical teams to research data discrepancies, answer inquiries, and support root-cause analysis for data issues.
• Project Support: Participate in active MDM system migrations, software upgrades, or testing initiatives (such as validating data models, user acceptance testing, or report building).
• Reporting & Analysis: Utilize tools like Excel, SQL, Sheets to track data quality metrics and generate routine operational reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field.
• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity or coursework involving database concepts, SQL, or data analysis using Google Sheets / Excel. Eagerness to learn enterprise tools (e.g., Informatica, SAP, Salesforce, or Oracle).
• Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and structural organization.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to explain technical findings and collaborate with team members.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated analytical mindset with an interest in untangling complex data workflows and improving business processes.

What You Will Learn

• Real-world experience managing enterprise-grade data governance frameworks and MDM tools.
• Direct mentorship from experienced data architects, analysts, and data stewards.
• Practical insight into how data quality impacts company-wide digital transformation and business intelligence.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $20.00

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.