Intern - Data Science

Federal Express Corporation; Collierville (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Hybrid internship

Job summary

This 10-week hybrid program in Memphis, TN requires enrollment in a Master’s program or recent graduate, with a focus on quantitative fields. Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates, with a $2,000 relocation stipend for those moving over 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with Python, SQL, PySpark/Spark in Azure or GCP environments.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts; knowledge of GCP services like BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI is a plus.
• Strong coursework or background in descriptive, predictive modeling, ML frameworks and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analytical support to drive efficiency, consistency and control across current initiatives.
• Analyze business metrics and data to gain insight into transportation and logistics metrics.
• Present long-term solutions impacting business and customer experience.
• Participate in networking and community service events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the building and scaling of data-driven solutions using ML frameworks.
• Work with large datasets to perform data extraction, cleaning, mapping and pipeline automation.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Azure

GCP

BigQuery

Vertex AI

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree program

Job description

Summary

As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study.

Essential Functions

• Under close supervision, the successful candidate may assist with providing analytical support to drive efficiency, consistency and control throughout current business initiatives. The intern may assist with industry market research, global business intelligence, and emerging trends analysis.
• The intern will analyze specific business metrics and research/analyze data, industry trends, and market information to gain insight into transportation and logistics metrics in identified industry vertical.
• Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
• Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Detail

• Assist in building, testing, and scaling end-to-end data driven solutions leveraging machine learning frameworks.
• Work with large, complex datasets to perform data extraction, cleaning, mapping, and pipeline automation.
• Support the research & development of Gen AI/Agentic solutions enabling enterprise value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience or academic project work utilizing Python, SQL, PySpark/Spark within Azure or GCP environments.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts. Knowledge of GCP services like BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI is a plus.
• Strong academic coursework or background in advanced descriptive, predictive modeling, machine learning frameworks, statistical analysis and other quantitative analysis of complex business situations.
• Ability to communicate highly complex information in an understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Minimum Education

Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. Degree: Master’s degree program such as Business, Finance/Economics, Computer Science, Management, Project Management, Information Systems, Operations Management, Operations Research, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation, Engineering, Technology, Math, Marketing or other related major.

Minimum Experience

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as a part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
• Verbal and written communication skills are necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.

Domicile

This is a hybrid position located in Memphis, TN. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week.

Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 7th - August 13th

Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full‑time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.

Pay

Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on site or hybrid internship or co‑op experience.

Additional Details

Posting closes on: 11/06/2026 at 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)