Tableau‑Driven Data Analytics Co‑Op (Public Sector)

Massachusetts-Bay-Transportation-Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking an undergraduate Data Analyst Co-Op to work on procurement and logistics datasets, creating dashboards and tools to improve decision‑making. You'll engage with multiple stakeholders, gain exposure to enterprise systems, and contribute to modernization initiatives in a public‑sector context.

You will analyze contracts, purchase orders, vendors, and payment data, and help validate data quality across systems while communicating insights to

Qualifications

• Enrolled, for the entire duration of employment, in the undergraduate/bachelor’s program at Northeastern University; preferably in data analytics, information systems, business analytics, supply chain, or related field.
• Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Above average analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an interest in data analysis, and project‑based work.
• Above average proficiency in at least one programming language and work with tools such as Git, SQL/No‑SQL, CLI/bash scripting, and R or Python/Pandas.
• Above average proficiency in business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as Tableau and/or Power BI, to develop insightful visualizations and perform in‑depth data analysis.
• Above average ability to explain analytical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Above average ability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and oral forms.
• Highly organized, motivated, and have great attention-detail.
• Strong interest in public service, transit, or transportation and how it operates.
• Above average ability to work effectively in diverse, collaborative, fast‑paced environments as well as independently.
• Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply). The MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship, such as H1‑B status.

Responsibilities

• Support staff & leadership by conducting data analysis that informs strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and visualizations (primarily in Tableau).
• Collect, clean, validate, and reconcile procurement and logistics data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Assist in maintaining and improving data pipelines and analytical tools, including compiling historical and current data to identify changes, trends, or anomalies.
• Analyze data pertaining to contracts, purchase orders, vendors, and procurement processes.
• Perform invoice, voucher, and payment data pulls from enterprise systems when automated solutions are unavailable.
• Support system validation and data quality efforts by comparing data between enterprise systems and documenting findings and recommended updates.
• Assist with documentation, process mapping, and modernization initiatives within Procurement & Logistics.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Non‑Inventory, Inventory, and Compliance on projects.
• Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may include focusing on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendums or hiring manager for department or location specific functions.
• Provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experience.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
• Tableau Desktop Experience
• Tableau Prep Experience

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate student at Northeastern University

Tools

Tableau Desktop

Tableau Prep

Excel

Git

SQL/No-SQL

CLI/Bash

Python/Pandas

Power BI

Job description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking an undergraduate Data Analyst Co-Op to work on procurement and logistics datasets, creating dashboards and tools to improve decision‑making. You'll engage with multiple stakeholders, gain exposure to enterprise systems, and contribute to modernization initiatives in a public‑sector context.

You will analyze contracts, purchase orders, vendors, and payment data, and help validate data quality across systems while communicating insights to