Heritage Research Group - Undergraduate Data Analytics Intern

thgrp; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Heritage Group in Indianapolis is offering an Undergraduate Data Analytics Intern role within Heritage Research Group. The internship focuses on improving HRG's data structure, Power BI dashboard development, reporting cleanup, and building a data dictionary to help cross-team access.

You'll gain exposure to AI/ML tools and contribute to documentation, user guides, and training resources, while collaborating with teams to ensure data is clean, accessible, and ready for analytics.

Qualifications

• 1+ years internship, co-op, or university research experience with data or reporting tools.
• Pursuing related degree with strong coursework in data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Clean up and standardize existing reporting processes for clarity and consistency.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary for HRG’s datasets.
• Organize, structure, and document datasets to improve data accessibility across teams.
• Create clear user guides, documentation, and training resources for data assets.
• Support AI/ML modeling efforts with clean and well-structured data.
• Participate in discussions on how structured data can enhance AI/ML outcomes.

Skills

Power BI

Data visualization

Data structuring

Metadata & documentation

Databases

Excel

Reporting automation

Written communication

AI/ML concepts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Data Science / ML / IS (preferred)

Tools

SQL databases

Excel

Reporting automation tools

Job description

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.

The Undergraduate Data Analytics Intern will focus on improving how HRG's data and reports are structured and documented. The role centers on Power BI (PBI) dashboard development, reporting cleanup, data dictionary creation, and building clear documentation to make data easier to access and interpret across teams. The intern will also gain limited exposure to AI/ML tools as a complement to these core responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Build, update, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Clean up and standardize existing reporting processes for clarity and consistency.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary for HRG’s datasets.
• Organize, structure, and document datasets to improve data accessibility across teams.
• Create clear user guides, documentation, and training resources for data assets.
• Support AI/ML modeling efforts with clean and well-structured data.
• Participate in discussions on how structured data can enhance AI/ML outcomes.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Preferred rising senior pursuing a major in Data Science, Machine Learning, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Experience Qualifications

• Required 1+ years Internship, co-op, or university research experience with data or reporting tools.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Power BI (or similar data visualization platforms).
• Understanding of data structuring, metadata, and documentation best practices.
• Familiarity with databases, Excel, and reporting automation.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and user guides.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and detail-focused.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts preferred but not required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items and walk short distances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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