This is your chance to gain real-time experience while finishing your degree! Our Business Risk Intelligence Intern will gain invaluable hands-on experience gathering and outputting data from various TDS Telecom systems to enable data-driven decisions made by leadership across the organization.

We are looking for students with strong analytical and programming skills who possess the ability to work with data from a variety of sources for complex analysis. You will use tools and languages such as: SQL, Python, and other analytical tools and technologies.

Work Schedule: This is a year-round internship, and we require at least 20 hours per week during core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Location: This position has the ability to work remotely from a home office in Madison, WI.

Pay: The base pay rate offered for this position is expected to be $19/hour.

At TDS Telecom, our interns are the future of our company. We provide hands-on learning experiences in a real-world environment, helping you sharpen the skills and knowledge relevant to your field of study or career path. Our goal is to equip you for success and prepare you to compete for opportunities within our company, both now and in the future. Whether you join us immediately after your internship or return to TDS later in your career, we are committed to ensuring you leave with more experience and insight than when you started.

Intern Resources:

As an intern at TDS, you'll have the opportunity to partner with seasoned professionals on high-priority company projects and day-to-day operations. During your internship, TDS offers you:

• Access to our Intern Associate Resource Group (ARG): This group provides extra resources for your development, opportunities for internal advancement, and forums to connect with other interns across the company. Our ARG meets monthly, where you can hear about other interns’ projects and engage with leaders from various teams. The group also hosts networking events to help you build valuable connections, with the goal of helping you secure full-time employment upon graduation.
• Prioritization of Your Professional Development: TDS offers in-depth training to ensure you are continuously growing and developing your skills.
• Focus on Ethics and a Healthy Work-Life Balance: We emphasize ethical practices and offer a business casual work environment to promote a balanced, supportive culture.
• Encouragement to Volunteer: Interns are encouraged to engage in local charities, university activities, and community events, fostering personal and professional growth through meaningful contributions.

Reporting & Metric Development

Design automated reports and metrics to summarize and analyze data. Help architect solutions through research, design, coding and testing that aggregate information from multiple data systems to support data-driven decision making.

Project Management

Support information gathering sessions with business process owners to understand data requirements and objectives. Assist project leads and provide technical guidance for the design, development, and implementation of customer centric solutions.

Dynamic Delivery of Content

Develop dynamic web products that deliver content to audiences throughout the organization. Design, implement and maintain Tableau dashboards, graphics, forms, and workflow solutions hosted on the TDS Telecom Intranet.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ semester(s) of programming coursework -OR- 1+ semester(s) of web programming coursework
• 1+ semesters(s) of relational database coursework

Other Qualifications

• Experience with specific Business Intelligence tools – SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Python, and/or SAP Business Object
• Database development experience
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Access, and Excel
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Desire to learn new software tools and is a proven self-starter

Do you meet the Required Qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role. Experience and skills come in many forms, and they may not always match exactly what’s listed on paper, but they can still lead to success. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, financial well-being, and overall happiness. Our limited term associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan (if 18 or older)
• Sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Who is TDS Telecom?

TDS Telecom provides high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a diverse range of communities, including small to mid-sized urban, suburban, and rural areas across the U.S. With over 50 years of experience, TDS is committed to building and expanding fiber optic networks that bring cutting-edge connectivity to neighborhoods nationwide. Serving over 1 million connections, our mission is to create a better world by delivering innovative communication solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and connect. Visit tdstelecom.com to learn more! 

At TDS, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and value the difference of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives in our workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.