Strategic Insights Co-op: Data & Market Analytics

Socket.dev; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Collaborative culture

Co-op experience

Job summary

MISO is seeking a spring co‑op for 2027 to work on high‑impact analytical projects that inform decisions across the organization. You will review load forecasts, assess emerging risks, and help produce dashboards and trend analyses while collaborating with a mentor and a cross‑department buddy.

You’ll gain exposure to industry experts through lunch‑and‑learn sessions, contribute to community events, and deliver a final presentation to leaders and executives.

Qualifications

• Are pursuing Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Public Policy, or a related degree.
• Have strong critical thinking, research ability, and an interest in strategy, policy, market dynamics, or risk assessment.
• Are proficient in Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Power BI, PowerPoint, and commonly used analytical tools.
• Demonstrate curiosity, eagerness to learn, and strong respect and collaboration—key values for this team.
• Are excited to work with real‑world datasets, dashboards, trend reports, long‑term planning materials, and strategic briefs.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful, high‑impact analytical projects that help MISO understand emerging trends, large‑load behaviors (e.g., AI/data center growth), market dynamics, and long‑term reliability implications.
• Contribute to real analyses—such as reviewing load forecasts, evaluating emerging risks, producing dashboards, summarizing trends, or supporting cross‑team strategic initiatives.
• Work side‑by‑side with your manager and mentor while connecting with a cross‑departmental “buddy” to grow your network.
• Learn from industry experts during interactive lunch & learn sessions.
• Get involved beyond the desk: join in community service projects, social events, and networking opportunities with professionals who are passionate about what they do.
• Wrap up your spring with a spotlight presentation of your project findings and recommendations to department leaders and company executives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Research ability

Strategy

Policy

Market dynamics

Risk assessment

Education

Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or Public Policy degree

Tools

Visual Studio Code

GitHub

Power BI

PowerPoint

Analytical tools

Job description

MISO is seeking a spring co‑op for 2027 to work on high‑impact analytical projects that inform decisions across the organization. You will review load forecasts, assess emerging risks, and help produce dashboards and trend analyses while collaborating with a mentor and a cross‑department buddy.

You’ll gain exposure to industry experts through lunch‑and‑learn sessions, contribute to community events, and deliver a final presentation to leaders and executives.