Job Location: Boston, MA
About MassDOT:
An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline – and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies and the private sector – we’re finding new ways to improve the Bay State’s transportation infrastructure.
MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.
MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. There are approximately 3,600 employees across the organization.
MassDOT’s goal is to provide employees with greater flexibility in when and where they work while continuing to execute MassDOT’s Safety and Customer Service Mission. Furthermore, MassDOT will be doing our part to lead by example in reducing congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing overall workplace commuting travel during peak hours through telework and schedule flexibility.
This position has a high degree of remote flexibility once established in the role. The selected candidate will be expected to follow a hybrid work model that consists of both in-office and work from home days, as needed.
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Business Intelligence Team is charged with supporting the MassDOT leadership team by providing timely access to accurate, relevant, and digestible data. The HR Business Intelligence Co-Op will contribute to this mission by conducting analysis that advances data-driven decision-making in the organization. The Co-op will be exposed to a wide range of data and a variety of analytic techniques. Through projects, they will gain experience in the entire analytic process, including planning and understanding the business need, gathering, and preparing data, conducting analysis, documenting their work, and communicating what they learn. Further, the Co-Op will have the opportunity to assist the team with automation of their reports and contribute to the overall efficiency of the work unit by improving processes within HRBI.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Create reports by extracting data from systems using tools such as Microsoft Access.
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Assist HRBI Analysts with fulfilling customer data requests.
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Prepare data for analysis by performing validation and cleaning processes.
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Analyze HR performance, workforce trends, and survey results using a variety of methods suited for quantitative and qualitative data.
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Assist with data audits and other efforts to improve the quality of HR data.
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Assist with automation of regular reports, data audits, and dashboards.
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Communicate what you learn through slide decks, memos, dashboards, and/or presentations.
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Participate in staff and team meetings and other activities as required.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Knowledge of descriptive statistics.
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Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
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Demonstrated aptitude in written and verbal communication.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a small and collaborative team environment.
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Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of SQL and R, or an interest in learning these tools.
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Knowledge of DAX or interest in learning these tools.
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Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau a plus.
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Experience and interest in transit, transportation, or HR a plus.
Takeaways:
By the end of the Co-Op, the successful candidate will complete at least two end-to-end data analysis projects as well as gaining experience in the day-to-day functioning of an HR analytics team. They will have a strong sense of how data can be used to understand and strengthen an organization’s workforce and will have demonstrated experience learning to utilize new systems and technologies.
Application Instructions:
Please attach a copy of your resume and a cover letter stating your interest in the position, your goals for the co-op within the context of working at MassDOT, and your preferred start date. All applications must include a one-page summary of a data analysis project you completed that articulates the (1) the research question or challenge, (2) your approach and methodology, and (3) the findings and their significance.
This is a full-time co-op from January 2023 through May 2023 (exact dates flexible).
Qualifications
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or higher degree program for winter/spring 2023.
Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.
- For questions regarding the job posting, email alaina.seitz@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Heather Ulesoo – (617) 851-9447.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza
Job: Human Resources
Agency: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Sep 28, 2022, 1:17:16 PM
Number of Openings: 3
Salary: 20.00 – 25.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann(857-368-8596)/Heather Olesoo, ADA Coordinator – 6178519447
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
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