Management Science Associates is looking for a Business Analytics Associate (Intern). MSA is a diversified information management company in Pittsburgh that for half a century has provided market leaders with a competitive edge in data management, analytics, and technology. A core requirement for the internship is the ability to develop detailed analytical models and subsequently translate the model results into business implications.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Use statistical techniques with significant guidance to maintain existing client models, forecasts, reports and analytical studies
• Conduct independent and collaborative analytical work on client projects led by higher-level team members
• Maintain, test, and debug analytical code
• Develop in-depth understanding of client’s product and marketing environment
• Explain individual work and present analytical results to internal team members

Required Skills:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Quantitative Analytics, Business Analytics, Math, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science or related discipline
• Knowledge of statistics, mathematics, marketing principles and current business trends
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and data management skills
• Well-organized with time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills
• Microsoft office skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Explorer and MS Outlook calendar and email
• Knowledge of analytical programming and statistical packages
• Strong work ethic and commitment to getting the job done
• High degree of flexibility

Students can apply here on MSA’s website or through the ColonialTRAK website. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, May 2nd.

Management Science Associates is looking for a Client Relationship Specialist (Intern) – MS Excel-based Analyst. MSA is a diversified information management company in Pittsburgh that for nearly half a century has given market leaders the competitive edge in data management, analytics and technology. The intern will be responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring successful completion of client project assignments.

Internship Responsibilities include:

• Run routine reports and conduct preliminary analysis of data
• Become familiar with data analysis and the usage of the company’s analytical tools and capabilities
• Work with team members to learn about the company’s clients
• Provide clients with standard reports and respond to requests for basic ad hoc reports
• Participate in client meetings and shadow Client Relationship Managers to develop a sound knowledge of partnership-building
• Coordinate with internal business groups to resolve basic client problems, and improve levels of service to clients
• Learn the systematic problem solving processes used in Client Service

Required Skills include:

• Strong Math and MS Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Explorer and MS Outlook calendar and email
• Strong analytical and organization skills
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to learn and develop business and data-analysis skills
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, managers, and coworkers
• Self-motivated
• Team worker
• Well-organized

Students can apply here or through RMU’s ColonialTRAK website. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, May 2nd.

PharmBlue is looking for a Business Analyst Intern to work for them during the summer, from May 15th to August 15th, in Warrendale, PA. The intern will work 40 hours per week and will be paid $17.50 per hour. The Business Analyst Intern will perform research tasks with a view to gather data pertaining to industry, company and customer trends.

Duties for this internship include, but are not limited to:

• Synthesize data from multiple sources
• Perform evaluation on new business opportunities and initiatives
• Present timely, compelling, fact based analyses, reports, and dashboards that explain the business “story” behind the data
• Identify critical business problems and translate them into structured analyses
• Document high level requirements using diagrams and structured requirements
• Write reports and manuals for the benefit of end users
• Address any data discrepancy issues across all open projects to management

Qualifications:

• BA, BS or other technical degree
• MBA or graduate degree student
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Students are to send their applications to CConroy@pharmblue.com. Applications must be submitted by Saturday, April 1st. For more information about the internship, click here. For more information about the company PharmBlue, click here.