Are you a curious and analytical student with a passion for using data to solve business problems? Pilot Company is seeking a Data Governance Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly improve operational efficiency through analyzing data, driving data quality visibility, and ensuring robust data lifecycle management.
In this role, you will be an integral part of our Data Governance team. Your work will involve ingesting and analyzing data to build dashboards and presentations for business leaders. This is an ideal position for someone who is a collaborative team player and enjoys building with others to drive real change.
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities may include:
Partner with the business: Collaborate with business partners to gather requirements and understand their needs.
Drive Data Governance & Visualization: Map and develop end-to-end flows of data from core source systems into interactive visualizations and executive presentations, translating complex process data into clear business insights.
Visualize & Monitor Data Quality: Build dashboards and visual metrics to monitor data accuracy, flag anomalies, and ensure business stakeholders can rely on high-integrity data.
Data Lifecycle Management & Compliance: Assist in tracking and managing data across its entire lifecycle to ensure processes remain compliant with internal governance frameworks and external regulatory standards.
Contribute to key initiatives: Help accelerate the team's delivery and assist with Pilot’s strategic initiatives by handling essential tasks.
What We’re Looking For
Education: A rising or graduating senior pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and MS Office. Experience building out visualizations is also essential.
Soft Skills: A curious and collaborative team player who is open to hearing other perspectives and enjoys building solutions with others.
Qualities: We are looking for someone who is driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.
Why Pilot Company?
Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to deliver results, reliable in its commitment to accuracy, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.
This is a full-time, in-person internship, June 7 – August 13, 2027. You’ll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville headquarters, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, followed by 45-minute interviews with leaders of the Data Governance team. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Pay Rates Starting between: $12.60 - $17.85 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one! Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have. We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Company.