Graduate Development Program, Associate Data Analyst, Electric Projects Estimating

National Grid • Waltham, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Data Analyst will use financial, project, and operational data to identify trends, solve business challenges, and support decisions across major electric infrastructure projects. The role supports the estimating team by turning complex information into insights through analysis, dashboards, reports, and visualizations, while working with estimators and stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

The position offers hands-on experience with data visualization, analytics, and emerging technologies, along with opportunities to strengthen technical, business, communication, and problem-solving skills. It is part of National Grid’s year-long Graduate Development Program for recent college graduates interested in future leadership roles. The program includes a three-week in-person orientation, monthly development sessions, mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and an immersive project focused on a real-world National Grid challenge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and support business decisions.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• US colleagues must reside within National Grid’s listed footprint: Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, or Vermont, and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience using Python, SQL, Snowflake, or similar technologies to explore data, solve problems, and uncover insights.
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, or data visualizations with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools.
• Leadership, teamwork, or stakeholder-engagement experience through student organizations, academic projects, internships, volunteer work, athletics, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, project, and operational data to uncover trends, answer business questions, and support decision-making for capital electric projects.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations that help stakeholders turn data into actionable insights.
• Work with estimators and cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, increase efficiency, and streamline workflows.
• Support data extraction, validation, and reporting to help ensure information is accurate, reliable, and meaningful.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex data into clear takeaways.
• Explore emerging analytics, automation, and AI tools while developing technical, business, and problem-solving skills through projects and collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.
• Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback.
• Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business.
• Opportunities to build a professional network and lasting industry connections.
• Meaningful work and real-world experience supporting a long-term career at National Grid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level