Are you looking for a high impact position that will leverage your data science, analytical, business and technical skills? Do you enjoy building models that expand the understanding of business performance, predict future possibilities, and prescribe change? If you excel at delivering and communicating robust data analysis and want to influence the future of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP), then this position is for you.

DPEP Experience Engineering & Enablement is seeking an Operations Research Engineering Intern to join our Advanced Analytics team. This team supports our Industrial Engineering and Park Operations teams by building tools and models to enhance our Guest and Cast experience and optimize our business.

Responsibilities

• Apply operations research techniques (e.g. statistics, simulation, forecasting, optimization) to solve complex business problems.

• Ensure appropriate methodology, measurements, tools and quantitative techniques are applied in projects

• Perform data collection, data cleaning, data validation, and reporting tasks for business analytics systems

• Lead and participate in team efforts and work on projects which require interfacing with various levels of cast and management

Basic Qualifications

These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:

• Prior related work experience, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on problem-solving

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills

• Aptitude and willingness to learn new science, software applications, and tools

• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in predictive analytics using SAS, Python or equivalent.

• Familiarity with SQL or Tableau

Required Education

These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year or graduate program in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering or other related program

Preferred Education

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 

Company Overview

• The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.

Additional Information

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months 

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

• Must provide full work availability for the duration of the term

• Must have valid US driver's license

• Must provide own transportation to/from work location