Forecasting & Analytics Intern

Company Profile  At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.    Overview  We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our clients Reliability Analytics team. This role is responsible for using advanced, non-machine-learning analytic techniques to investigate well-defined business questions, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable insights. The Senior Data Analyst will partner closely with management and stakeholders to clearly define problems, explore and analyze data, and present results in a way that drives business decisions and improves service reliability. This role requires 4 days per week in the Denver, CO office. Only candidates who are located in the Denver, CO area will be considered for this position. All qualified candidates MUST be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. Please note that we do not work C2C. Requirements Partner with the management team to ensure business questions are clearly defined, scoped, and actionable. Leverage domain knowledge of the cable/telecom industry to quickly understand issues and data context. Develop an analytic approach in collaboration with management to address business needs. Identify and apply key attributes and metrics relevant to reliability analysis. Extract data from warehouses using SQL and prepare analyses in Excel or other BI tools. Build tables, pivot reports, and visualizations using reporting tools. Proactively identify and flag potential data quality issues or questionable assumptions. Apply foundational statistical and analytic techniques, such as correlations, statistical checks, and exploratory visualizations. Recognize limitations of observational data and apply methods to mitigate misinterpretation (e.g., correlation vs. causation, regression to the mean, confounding, selection bias). Ensure rigor in unit measurements, derived metrics, and interpretation of results. Translate analytic findings into a clear, compelling narrative supported by charts, figures, and tables. Develop professional, polished presentations in PowerPoint, emphasizing readability and clarity. Seek feedback from stakeholders and adapt insights for diverse audiences, with sensitivity to organizational dynamics. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in data analysis, with emphasis on reliability, operations, or telecom preferred. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar). Strong foundation in statistics, with ability to apply appropriate analytic techniques. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights. Experience working in the cable/telecom industry is highly desirable. Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s preferred. Compensation Sand Cherry Associates based in Denver, CO is required by state law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a long term consulting engagement, with an hourly range of $85-95 per hour on 1099 or adjusted commensurate salary on W2. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Database Technician supports Tribal participation in major infrastructure projects by overseeing database management, project coordination, and financial tracking under the supervision of the Project Manager. This role ensures accurate data integration for regulatory compliance, environmental review, and engineering assessments while maintaining financial records, procurement oversight, and logistical support. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will: • Maintain GIS databases, environmental records, and regulatory documentation while ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of project-related data. • Provide administrative support for final presentations and compiling and submitting reports to federal, state, and Tribal partners. • Track cultural resource impact assessments to support preservation efforts. • Work alongside the Project Manager to ensure alignment between field operations and administrative workflows. • Coordinate daily database operations with the Tribal Civil Engineer and Natural Resources Department Director. • Provide logistical support to engineering review teams, environmental monitors, and cultural resource specialists. • Assist in processing timesheets, staffing requests, and equipment mobilization as part of the Tribal team’s participation in the project. • Monitor funding allocations, ensuring Tribal participation remains cost-effective and compliant. • Prepare financial summaries and expenditure reports for leadership review. • Assist with grant administration, procurement approvals, and budget forecasting for preconstruction and construction phases. • Maintain contract agreements and financial records aligned with DOT & PF and Tribal financial requirements. • Ensure all regulatory filings, permits, and compliance documentation are properly maintained. • Assist Tribal Civil Engineer and Project Manager in reviewing engineering plans, geotechnical data, and cultural resource findings. • Contribute to weekly and bi-weekly Tribal team meetings, assisting in progress tracking and interagency coordination. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: • Ability to collect data, establish facts, define problems, and draw valid conclusions. • Provide outstanding customer service to external and internal customers. • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, GIS-based data processing, and cloud database systems for regulatory documentation. • Strong knowledge of budget forecasting, grant administration, and procurement tracking for large scale infrastructure projects. • Ability to work well and with a high degree of accuracy in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong technical and organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships. • Ability to work independently and interdependently in a positive and productive manner. • Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement. • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. • Maintain confidentiality and securing sensitive information. • Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, or related field. • Five (5) + years of experience in database management, project oversight, and financial tracking; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities. • Ability to manage high-volume data processing and secure documentation protocols. • Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. • Clean state and federal background check. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: • Knowledge and experience of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs. • Adequate understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications. • Capable of basic maintenance for general office equipment and multi-line phone systems. • Must pass a criminal background check and be free of barrier crimes. • Clean driving record. • Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by Knik Tribal Council Personnel Manual Section 8.1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children. DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT: • Location : 1800 N Laurel Dr, Palmer, AK 99645 and project site • Supervisor: Project Manager • Schedule: Monday – Friday. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Full-time (40 hrs/week), three-year position. • Salary: $31.41 per hour. Plus full benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions. To Apply: Submit Resume to: Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers

Work Location: USA Remote (EST Candidates Preferred) Work Hours: M - F, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Pay Rate: $24 - $27/hr DOE and location The Research Associate is a non-traditional role in which you will work on our data collection and quality team focusing on the improvement of an AI engine. In addition to an ability to write clearly and concisely, successful Research Associates must be able to tailor their writing style to each assignment’s requirements, possess solid research skills, quickly paraphrase their findings, and evaluate Large Language Model (LLM) prompts written by others. The ideal candidates will have a solid ability to focus on efficiency and problem-solving, and excellent writing and reading comprehension skills – including experience in creating and composing text within a specified amount of time. This role provides opportunities for career advancement. Note: There is no coding or software development as part of this role. What You'll Achieve (Responsibilities):  Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Work on various client projects to train generative AI models, by creating prompts and responses based on the instructions provided and on using established best practices for quality prompts Given examples, generate similar prompts and responses Execute different Use Cases collecting Data in support of AI engine Fine-tune AI training prompts for more consistent results Work with a small team of Data Specialists in annotation and labeling projects Engage and assist in regular team training Help identify areas for process improvements Assist in documenting processes Quantitative and Qualitative feedback Provide feedback on tools being used and on potential alternatives Use a variety of communication channels such as Slack, Teams, and SharePoint, to learn about new projects, collaborate with your team, and ask questions Learn new software programs on the job Providing supporting documentation when the AI fails Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits, and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians. Requirements Preferred prior work experience or college studies in AI Process-oriented, focused on problem-solving, an effective communicator, efficient, and highly organized, with strong attention to detail Ability to learn, document, and work with the team on new technologies and processes Ability to gain new skills and knowledge through hands-on experience Experience in assisting in system troubleshooting & finding resolutions Keen eye for detail Strong communication skills (oral and written) Demonstrated ability to work independently Strong time management skills Exemplify the quality of doing "get it done attitude," including a high level of accountability, transparency, and teamwork first & foremost A stable internet connection with a download speed of 50-100 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 10 Mbps Benefits At Keywords, we provide all our contingent workforce with: Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays) 401k (3% matching) Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

SUMMARY: Provides technical support to the university community. Resolves moderately complex technical problems (tier 1 and some tier 2), and may provide functional direction to student employees, as needed. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide phone support in the Help Desk call center. Analyze computer problems; gather customer specific needs; process workflow with clear explanation of problems and resolution. Create workflow / call tickets for phone support, walk in traffic, and emails to the Help Desk. Support live chat communications. As needed, direct workflow / service requests to proper technicians or other departments within Information Services with agreed service levels Provide support for the walk up Help Desk; assist with computer service issues and provide support for mobile devices Committee assignments as assigned Other tasks as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Lift and carry computer equipment, including CPUs, monitors, small printers, scanners, and other peripherals QUALIFICATIONS: Microsoft Office Software Suite previous experience Hardware support for dual core computers and newer Operating System previous experience Familiarity desired with both PC and Mac platforms for hardware and software Ability to work directly, face to face, or over the phone, with customer Ability to analyze moderately complex computer problems Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Strong organizational skills EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Customer Service-related experience preferred High School Diploma required Some college or professional technology education desired WORK HOURS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt position Monday-Friday 10:30AM-7:30PM, but may work a varied schedule, including adjusted shifts as needed. Weekend work during back-to-school period, and rotating weekends (Saturday/Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM) SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 5 (Hiring Range $19.72 to $26.13 per hour)

Rational 360 is hiring a Social Listening Associate to help support and expand the firm’s integrated data approach for clients. Candidates should have experience gleaning insights from social media, news or other text-based datasets, preferably in an advocacy or political context. Candidates must be eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload. Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations and interactive digital communications.About Rational 360: The Rational Way: All in Partners Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients. From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams. The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win. The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters. Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process. Requirements 1-2 years of experience analyzing news and social media conversation with proven results, including internships Willingness and excitement to think creatively and entrepreneurially about digital opportunities for individual campaigns and the agency as a whole Curious self-starter who enjoys digging into data to help others understand the data and inform campaign-driving insights Familiarity with some/all of the following: social listening/management tools (e.g. Brandwatch, NetBase, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Spredfast/Khoros, Sprout Social, Sprinklr), advocacy and fundraising CRMs (e.g. BSD, EveryAction), Google Analytics, Tableau, or message testing platforms (e.g. Qualtrics) Not afraid to manually explore and learn about data in Microsoft Excel Communications, research, statistical or business background, with experience wrangling small and large datasets to extract effective and accurate insights Willingness to experiment and add to a supportive and collegial environment where we can try new things Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to communicate data and analysis visually, verbally and written – tailored to the audience Bonus points if you have experience with Boolean search logic, identifying and capturing media clips, forming lists of media contacts and influencers, or analyzing a brand's owned social media content strategy Benefits Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Rational 360 is part of a unique group of companies that share ownership with employees though an ESOP.  Every employee has a stake in the Company's success. This is a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $56,000 - $58,000. We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day. Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year. Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational. Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360. Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position shares the responsibility of maintaining the multimedia and audiovisual equipment installed in university classrooms and teaching spaces, meeting rooms, office locations, and public presentation venues. This includes preventative maintenance work as scheduled, maintenance of equipment (break/fix) and some installation work as required. This position will also be responsible for videotaping classes or events on campus as scheduled. Some overtime is required in this position, as well as the need to work alternate shifts when needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide technical service and support to classrooms and meeting spaces equipped with AV Media systems Answer phone calls from classroom spaces and provide remote assistance as possible Dispatch to classroom spaces to provide immediate onsite service as required Document service issues and problem resolutions in the service workflow system Accomplish preventative maintenance tasks as assigned, usually twice per year Installation of equipment as needed, Projectors, LCD panels, rack equipment such a, Switchers Some responsibilities associated with configuration of computers in order to project properly, both PC and Mac System Commissioning and Training/Instruction in the use of the MM and AV equipment Perform final testing and commissioning of newly installed systems, including the shared responsibility for developing training materials This position will be responsible for training faculty and staff members on the proper use of the systems installed in classrooms and meeting spaces; this includes projection systems, the use of AV control systems, video conferencing and/or Skype, and some lecture capture. Videographer services and general event support Videotaping services as requested, class lectures, seminars, events during the regular academic day, as well as after hours Timely processing of the video as required to provide the requested format/copies for the customer Set up / take down of equipment in support of events, including Board of Trustees meetings. QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge of the operation of multimedia and a/v system equipment, including: Projectors and/or LCD panels Room sound systems (Playback and Live Audio) Media playback AV Control systems (AMX and Crestron) Video Switching Good computer skills; configuration settings, extending displays to projector, etc. (Microsoft Windows and MacOS) Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, troubleshooting equipment failures Ability to perform under limited supervision. Independent problem-solving ability is critical Ability to perform in stressful situations while supporting events with several moving pieces Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills Familiar with the basic use of NLE (Non-Linear Editing) systems; preferably Final Cut Familiar audio systems: mixing consoles (analog and digital); wireless microphones Required: Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent Some college or professional trade training in electronics or audiovisual systems preferred 2+ years of technical service responsibilities associated with multimedia and/or a/v systems WORK HOURS: Full-time, non-exempt position Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 5 (Hiring Range $19.72 to $26.13 per hour)