IT Data Services Co-Op

BXP • Boston, MA

9d • $23 - $26

About The Position

BXP Overview BXP maintains a robust portfolio of business applications and systems supporting both its enterprise and building operations across the United States. This internship will expose the successful candidate to various data tools and reporting platforms, such as Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), that provide key information and actionable insights to the BXP business. This role interacts with other members of the Information Services (IS) team and with business partners based on the nature of their assigned project. Primary Purpose of Position The IT Data Services Intern will work with both the Application Data Services and Applications teams to build and enhance various reports and dashboards using data from BXP’s in-house and 3 rd party SaaS applications. This will include opportunities to work with business partners through requirements gathering sessions and report validation exercises. This role may also assist with application development work, such as writing specifications or testing software. Essential Functions Reporting & Dashboards Develop or enhance dashboards in Power BI and reports using SSRS and Crystal Reporting Services. Identify internal and external data sources, build data pipelines, and query data using SQL. Create technical specifications and data dictionaries (if appropriate) for reports and dashboards. Implement and follow data security in line with BXP security standards. Application Development & Support Gather requirements from the business and write specifications for application development work. Work with software development contractor and business partners to test application changes. Support the Applications Data Services and Applications Groups on numerous project initiatives at the company. Support the Application Data Services team with database maintenance, patching, and performance as necessary. Dedicated Project Work Every Intern is assigned an impactful project(s). Approximately 50%of time is associated with project work.

Requirements

• Currently performing coursework in Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, or a related field.
• Possess a service orientation and attitude in working with others.
• Be detail-oriented and methodical in solving problems and managing multiple projects.
• Possess an aptitude toward learning technical concepts.
• Be results-oriented and a quick learner in supporting new products and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases
• Possess ability to write SQL statements
• Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tool setsKnowledge of API and Python frameworks to aggregate data from disparate sources
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop or enhance dashboards in Power BI and reports using SSRS and Crystal Reporting Services.
• Identify internal and external data sources, build data pipelines, and query data using SQL.
• Create technical specifications and data dictionaries (if appropriate) for reports and dashboards.
• Implement and follow data security in line with BXP security standards.
• Gather requirements from the business and write specifications for application development work.
• Work with software development contractor and business partners to test application changes.
• Support the Applications Data Services and Applications Groups on numerous project initiatives at the company.
• Support the Application Data Services team with database maintenance, patching, and performance as necessary.
• Create and maintain documentation.
• Conduct research on new technologies and products.

Benefits

• BXP offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary and annual discretionary bonus.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, employee support programs, a generous commuter transit subsidy and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees