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Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

INTERN, QUANTITATIVE ANALYST (La Crosse, WI)

_Hourly Wage: $26.00 | Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2026_

The Quantitative Analyst Intern will assist in supporting the cooperative’s strategic decision-making processes by contributing to data analysis efforts, helping to develop predictive models, and providing insights to drive informed decisions. This internship will focus on applying statistical and analytical techniques to support the cooperative's strategic goals while offering opportunities to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

The Impact You'll Make In This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Collaborate with senior staff and business teams to understand and address data-driven challenges in the energy industry.

2. Assist in applying quantitative tools and techniques to analyze data effectively.

3. Support cross-team collaboration to improve transparency and operational efficiency.

4. Help in developing and maintaining models to support business strategies, such as energy generation and portfolio management.

5. Apply statistical methods under guidance to refine models and support market decision-making.

6. Assist with data exploration and analysis to provide insights into structured and unstructured datasets.

7. Support the interpretation of data analysis and contribute to presentations for stakeholders.

8. Learn to source, integrate, and structure datasets to aid in analytics and decision-making processes.

9. Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines and workflows to ensure data accessibility.

10. Work on basic data analysis tools and predictive models using statistical techniques, with exposure to machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.

11. Help maintain dashboards and reporting tools to ensure insights are accessible across the organization.

12. Communicate findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

13. Perform other duties as assigned to support department goals and objectives.

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **:

Education & Experience: Currently pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or another related field.

Skills: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals of various technical backgrounds. Ability to manage confidential information. Excellent attention to detail. Strong analytical, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently. Proficient in one or more scientific computing languages (Python preferred). Experience constructing statistical and/or machine learning models. Experience in one or more of the following: Cloud Computing, Version Control, Power BI, SQL, is advantageous.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Demands: Normal work schedule is indoors.

Other Job Characteristics: Travel required, occasionally overnight. Works with limited supervision in a variably paced, variable pressure setting. Handles multiple priorities.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

- Life insurance

- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

- Paid Time Off

- Robust Wellness Program

- New Flexible Work Program

- Tuition Reimbursement

- So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.