Graduate Associate, Data Analytics, Spring 2027

1008 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida housing opportunities

Job summary

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Graduate Associate in Data Analytics for Jan 2027–Jun 2027. The role involves collecting and modeling data with R, Python, and SQL, building dashboards, and delivering client-ready insights.

You will forecast and benchmark to drive business decisions across Disney segments. The internship runs full-time (40 hours/week) in Lake Buena Vista, FL, with a pay rate of 47 USD per hour and limited housing support.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in a masters program in analytics or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python and R for data manipulation or modeling.
• Experience with Tableau and Excel; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and maintain data using R, Python, and SQL.
• Generate periodic and ad hoc forecasts and present results.
• Apply analytics to marketing and finance questions.
• Develop analytical solutions for cross-segment clients.
• Maintain technical system documentation.
• Perform industry research and benchmark analysis.
• Prepare client deliverables and visualizations.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools.
• Conduct exploratory and quantitative analysis of demand and sales data.

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Statistics / Econometrics

Excel

Communication skills

Independent / team work

Education

Master's degree in Analytics

Tools

R Shiny

DBeaver

Databricks

GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Job Posting Title: Graduate Associate, Data Analytics, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10160000 Job Description:

About the Role & Program

The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team supports clients across The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Disney Cruise Line, Media Networks (i.e. ABC, ESPN), Studio Entertainment, Disney Theatrical Group (e.g., Broadway shows), and Disney Interactive Media in the core proficiencies of yield management, revenue planning, forecasting, pricing, and optimization. Key partners to the DDSI organization include Marketing, Finance, Business Development, Research, and Operations. Roles within DDSI develop, analyze, and implement strategies to enhance profitability and improve the value proposition for our Guests, Cast Members, and Shareholders. The Data Analytics consulting team uses technology, data analytics, optimization, statistical, and econometric modeling to explore opportunities, shape business decisions, and drive business value. Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, and be able to prioritize and be teammates in a collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Collecting, validating, and maintaining data in R, Python, and SQL
• Generating periodic and ad hoc forecasts, while maintaining results
• Applying analytics to address marketing and finance business questions
• Developing analytical solutions for cross-segment clients
• Maintaining technical system documentation
• Performing industry research and benchmark analysis
• Preparing client deliverables
• Implementing visualization tools, developing dashboards, and reporting
• Performing exploratory and quantitative analysis of demand & sales data

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strategic problem-solving & analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven experience with Tableau
• Confirmed proficiency with SQL, Python, and R to perform data manipulation or modeling
• Statistics or Econometrics background
• Experience collecting & analyzing data and reporting on the results
• Excellent oral/written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to adapt to an evolving business environment and balance multiple opposing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using R Shiny, DBeaver, Databricks, or GitHub/GitLab
• Knowledge of forecasting methods and techniques
• Previous work experience in statistics, and statistical analysis, including hypothesis formulation, experimental design, significance-setting, and post-experiment analysis
• Experience in retail, eCommerce, consumer products, merchandising, marketing, entertainment, or finance

Required Education

Currently enrolled as a Graduate level student, pursuing a master's degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the below requirements:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this program are January 2027 through June 2027. Able to have reliable transportation to/from work and provide own housing. Fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the position, 40 hours per week. Florida Housing We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here. The pay rate for this internship in Florida is $47 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting Segment: Enterprise Technology and Data Job Posting Primary Business: Decision Science & Integration Primary Job Posting Category: Technology Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-10-02 Learn more about us.