Transit Data Analytics Co-Op: Tableau Dashboards

MBTA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

MBTA is seeking an undergraduate Data Analytics Co-Op (Procurement & Logistics) in the Boston area. You will work with large, complex datasets spanning contracts, vendors, POs, invoices, vouchers, and inventory to generate actionable insights and dashboards.

You’ll gain exposure to enterprise systems, data cleaning, and modernization initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and decision-making for transit operations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled for the entire duration in the undergraduate/bachelor’s program at Northeastern University (data analytics, information systems, business analytics, supply chain or related field).
• High proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in data analysis and project-based work.
• Experience with at least one programming language and familiarity with tools like SQL/No-SQL, CLI/bash, and Python/Pandas.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (Tableau and/or Power BI) to develop insightful visualizations and perform in-depth data analysis.
• Ability to explain analytical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and leadership by conducting data analysis to inform decisions.
• Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards and visualizations (Tableau, Tableau Prep, Power BI).
• Collect, clean, validate, and reconcile procurement and logistics data across systems to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in data pipelines and analytical tools, compiling historical and current data to identify changes and trends.
• Analyze data related to contracts, purchase orders, vendors, and procurement processes.
• Perform data pulls from enterprise systems when automation is unavailable; support system validation and data quality efforts.
• Assist with documentation, process mapping, and modernization initiatives.

Skills

Tableau

Python

SQL

Excel

Data visualization

Power BI

Git

Communication

Education

Undergraduate student at Northeastern University

Tools

Tableau Desktop

Tableau Prep

Power BI

Git

SQL

Python/Pandas

Job description

MBTA is seeking an undergraduate Data Analytics Co-Op (Procurement & Logistics) in the Boston area. You will work with large, complex datasets spanning contracts, vendors, POs, invoices, vouchers, and inventory to generate actionable insights and dashboards.

You’ll gain exposure to enterprise systems, data cleaning, and modernization initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and decision-making for transit operations.