Data Science Intern

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Solutions driven success.
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
As a Data Science Intern, you are on the cutting edge of that transformation. We take pride in helping our employees grow and learn. Become the technology leader you're meant to be by building tomorrow's technology today.
What you'll do on a typical day:
Partner with leadership to understand business needs and align those to potential data and analytics efforts
Gather and integrate data from various sources for use in advanced analytics activities
Identify, analyze and interpret trends, patterns and relationships in complex data sets using advanced analytics tools and models
Prepare findings in a professional manner, presenting on results and providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership
Promote a data-driven culture through ongoing partnership and dialog with the business
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you'll need:
Background or education in related field
2 or more years of relevant coursework
It'd be great if you also have:
Class status as a junior (3rd year) or greater
Proficiency with SQL, Python and/or R
Strong knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical modeling to solve business problems
Knowledge of statistical modeling techniques, including linear/logistic regression (advanced predictor selection techniques), classification (decision trees, random forests), Support Vector Machines (SVMs), neural networks, etc.
Ability to be open-minded and receptive to feedback in an intellectually rigorous environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
Solid analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems
Good verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Be part of something big.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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