[Hiring] Analyst Student @Daktronics

Role Description

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.

At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.

You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.

What will the work look like for me?

• Experience challenging and meaningful work.
• Work with peers who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, policies, and procedures.

Analyst Students may gain experience in these areas:

• Using analytics to gain business insight and drive improvements.
• Gathering business requirements for tools, product offerings, or systems.
• Data integrity solutions and best practices for data validation and verification.
• Process improvements – how to successfully plan, implement, document, and train systemic changes.
• Programming in Excel, SQL, Power BI, and other programs to create tools for business use.
• Business communication.

Analyst Students may participate in the following activities:

• Discovering, preparing, organizing, and analyzing data from across the enterprise to support Business Intelligence and Analytics solutions.
• Ensuring data integrity in databases.
• Managing and analyzing reports using internal and external programs such as Salesforce, Glovia, Windchill, and Excel.
• Utilizing tools such as PowerBI to develop self-service reports and dashboards.
• Understanding the business processes and how they interact with the data.
• Discovering, designing, developing, and maintaining solutions using programming languages such as SQL or VBA.
• Assisting with quality assurance (QA) of solutions.
• Troubleshooting data issues with production solutions.
• Collaborating with others to solve problems.

When will I work?

• Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Where is this opportunity located?

• Position has opportunity to work from a US Based home office. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S.

What are the pay and perks?

• The typical hiring range for this position is $16.00 to $18.00 per hour based on the location of Brookings, SD.
• The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.
• Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply.
• This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations.
• Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com).

Qualifications

• The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Math, Statistics, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• The preferred applicant will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
• Only strong academic performers will be considered and must maintain an acceptable GPA.
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, problem-solving skills and self-motivation.
• Microsoft office experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and take direction on solving complex business information problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all Daktronics information.
• Ability to meet all workplace safety requirements.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Benefits

• Eligible for a subset of company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations.

Company Description

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.