Data Scientist Intern — AI & Cost Optimization

IBM; Ionia (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid holidays

56 hours sick time

IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid family medical leave

Job summary

IBM is seeking a cost optimization specialist to partner across finance, supply chain, product management, development, and engineering. You will work with stakeholders to identify opportunities that reduce costs and improve processes, leveraging AI, analytics, and data science.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and a growth-minded, outcomes-focused mindset in a fast-paced technology environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Cost and Product Engineering.
• Prior exposure to cost-related roles and cross-team collaboration.
• Exposure to supply chain, development, product management, finance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Growth-minded, trusted, team-focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome-focused.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders in a multidisciplinary team to optimize cost.
• Leverage AI tools, financial analysis, and data science to develop business cases for cost optimization.

Skills

Data Science background

Cross-team collaboration

Strong communication

Growth mindset

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Cost and Product Engineering

Tools

Programming and scripting tools

Job description

IBM is seeking a cost optimization specialist to partner across finance, supply chain, product management, development, and engineering. You will work with stakeholders to identify opportunities that reduce costs and improve processes, leveraging AI, analytics, and data science.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and a growth-minded, outcomes-focused mindset in a fast-paced technology environment.