IT Data Analytics Intern

BMI Suomi (Icopal Oy, Icopal Katto Oy, Ormax Tiilikatot); United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

GAF seeks an enthusiastic IT Data Analytics Intern to join our technology and data team. You will work closely with data engineers, IT analysts, and business stakeholders to turn raw data into meaningful insights.

You will help clean, process, and visualize enterprise data to support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This paid internship offers hands-on experience, exposure to agile practices, and opportunities to own projects while collaborating cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, IT, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related STEM field.
• Basic-to-intermediate proficiency in SQL for querying databases.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau).
• Strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables).
• Preferred: Exposure to programming languages like Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Data Preparation & Cleaning: Assist with extracting, transforming, and cleaning data from various IT and business systems to ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Querying & Analysis: Write and optimize SQL queries to investigate data anomalies, pull database records, and perform exploratory data analysis.
• Dashboard Development: Build, update, and maintain interactive reports and visual dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Process Automation: Help transition manual reporting processes into automated, scalable data solutions.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Document data definitions, workflows, and business requirements; collaborate with teams using agile project management practices.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Data Analytics/IT/CS/Statistics/Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

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.

Introduction

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.

Summary

Put your classroom studies into practice in the real world and gain the experience to help determine your journey after graduation. At GAF, we’ll make sure you get going on your very first day with a comprehensive orientation into our company. In our program, you will have the opportunity to own your own projects, participate in meetings, and work cross-functionally with other departments. We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical IT Data Analytics Intern to join our technology and data team. In this role, you will work closely with data engineers, IT analysts, and business stakeholders to turn raw data into meaningful insights. You will help clean, process, and visualize enterprise data to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Essential Duties

• Data Preparation & Cleaning: Assist with extracting, transforming, and cleaning data from various IT and business systems to ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Querying & Analysis: Write and optimize SQL queries to investigate data anomalies, pull database records, and perform exploratory data analysis.
• Dashboard Development: Build, update, and maintain interactive reports and visual dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Process Automation: Help transition manual reporting processes into automated, scalable data solutions.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Document data definitions, workflows, and business requirements; collaborate with teams using agile project management practices.

Under This Roof, We Require

• Education: Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related STEM field.
• Basic-to-intermediate proficiency in SQL for querying databases.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI or Tableau).
• Strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables).
• Preferred: Exposure to programming languages like Python or R.

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A rigorous approach to code quality, model evaluation, and data integrity.

All GAF internship roles are paid at an hourly rate, however, there are no benefits associated with these positions**. Candidates are expected to work 40 hours per week over the summer. Transportation, F-1 and HB-1 visa sponsorship will not be provided in association with these positions.

How We Protect What Matters Most

Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, in addition to our on the job experiences. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. 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.

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.

Privacy Notice Applicant Notice

With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.