Summer 2027 Internship: People Services Data Analytics

QTS; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

PTO & Volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays

Pet insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS is offering a summer internship in Ashburn, VA, focused on reporting and analytics within the People Services team. You will learn to gather requirements, understand customer needs, and translate them into data-driven reports and analytics projects.

You'll gain exposure to Workday and Tableau while contributing to real-world reporting initiatives and collaborating with team members across the data center operations and business functions.

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, HR, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for data analysis).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Understand the reporting and analytics team's operations.
• Gather requirements for a reporting initiative.
• Understand customer needs and how they map to data.
• Establish a framework for how systems work and data flows.
• Contextualize customer needs to available data.
• Collaborate with team to understand the work involved in reporting and analytics.
• Be open to learning about systems/tools (e.g., Workday, Tableau).
• Deliver a report/analytic product during the internship.

Skills

Reporting analytics

Requirements gathering

Customer needs

Data workflow framework

Data contextualization

Analytics teamwork

Workday

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Workday

Tableau

Job description

Who we are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

QTS Summer Internship Program

QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Intern, QTS Summer Internship Program role will vary depending upon the core area of the business that the intern will support. Those responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

People Services Intern

• Understand the nature of a reporting and analytics team
• Learn how to gather requirements for a particular reporting initiative
• How to understand customer needs
• Establishing a framework for how systems work and the relationship with data
• Contextualizing customer needs to available data
• Work with team members to understand the nature of the work involved in reporting and analytics
• Be open to learning about various systems and tools (i.e., Workday, Tableau, etc.)
• Work with the team on delivering a report/analysis product during their internship

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS's partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school: Auburn University
• Kansas State University
• Georgia State University
• Southern Adventist University
• Texas A&M University
• University of Kansas
• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

Compensation

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

$19.50 - 29.82

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retali