Enterprise Data and Analytics, Analytics Intern

The Enterprise Data and Analytics (ED&A) department is dedicated to transforming healthcare data into actionable insights that enhance patient care, quality, and operations. Reporting to the Associate Director, Enterprise Data and Analytics, the intern will join the ED&A team within the DFCI Informatics and Analytics department.   As an Analytics Intern on the ED&A Team, you will work as part of a team, under the supervision of a team member. You will be tasked with development and maintenance of a wide range of reporting and analytic tools to help evolve and scale a wide range of analytics for Dana-Farber's Cancer Pharmacy Department.  The intern will work on assignments including complex data analysis projects that can be multi-disciplinary or interdepartmental.   In this role you will learn how to translate stakeholder specifications into programming logic, create insight-driving visualizations, and train end users on new reports. You will develop an in-depth understanding of DFCI’s data and data structures. You will also learn how to effectively collaborate with the Enterprise Data Services team to address data requirements for analytic reporting, as well as other Informatics and Analytics (I&A) teams with expertise in specific data systems and/or analytical methodologies.  You will work with a variety of tools (ex: Snowflake, SQL, Excel, Tableau, etc.) to access data, write queries, develop programming logic, run reports, manipulate data, and analyze datasets to meet the needs of the institute.  The Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.   Located in Boston and the surrounding region, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We strive to create an inclusive, kind, diverse, and equitable work and patient environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. Our team is highly engaged and drives innovation. Requirements Intern 40 hours/week for 6 months (partial remote*) Assist the team in providing quantitative and qualitative reporting support to various departments, primarily Pharmacy and expanding to other DFCI departments. Reporting areas could be related to sub domains within Pharmacy like operations, Safety, Outpatient, Clinical Services etc. or other departments. Under supervision of another team member, work with internal clients to develop and translate business requirements into project charters, business and technical requirements, wireframe models, and ultimately produce effective and insightful interactive analytics, in collaboration with other ED&A team members Utilize business intelligence tools to create reports and dashboards Support delivery of custom data analytics solutions for ad hoc requests Partner with other team members and serve as a technical partner for compiling, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing data related to assigned projects Set and deliver on reasonable expectations for deliverables Prepare summaries of important insights  Diagnose and respond to adhoc/support requests regarding data integrity and functional or interactive issues in existing and future dashboards quickly and effectively Identify appropriate sources for data deliverables in collaboration with Enterprise Data Services team Remain open-minded about data exploration, vet work with the support of team members and ensure accuracy of all reports before delivering end-results Escalate issues, concerns, and problems which may hinder achievement of deadlines and or/ accomplishments of responsibilities to the attention of the ED&A leadership promptly Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed Participate in project team meetings and work with senior leadership within ED&A   *This job is designated as partial remote with work being performed onsite (Boston, MA) 2-3 days per week. Remote work may only be performed from any of the New England states only (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT & RI).   Qualifications Minimum Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business, Math, Statistics, or a related field Technical Skills: Familiar with SQL for querying, organizing, and working with data from relational databases Exposure to business intelligence tools such as Tableau for building reports and data visualizations Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Quick learner with the ability to pick up new software tools and technologies     KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Demonstrates strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities Quality-focused with high attention to detail and accuracy Organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks or projects in a complex, deadline-driven environment Strong verbal and written communication skills Able to present results in informal settings and clearly share ideas with supervisory oversight Communicates progress and shares ideas clearly with team members and supervisors Works effectively both independently and as part of a team Builds respectful, collaborative relationships with diverse groups of staff and faculty Comfortable navigating frequently changing needs, priorities, and deadlines Motivated, self-directed, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment Open to feedback and committed to continuous growth Displays integrity and a strong sense of ethics, aligned with DFCI’s mission Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and team needs Benefits HOURLY RATE: $25/hour