Data Analyst Intern

Recognized as one of Crain’s “Best Places to Work in Chicago” as well as a 2024 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place To Work Institute Inc., Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a fourth-generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s six subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, containerized shipping, and aviation transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services.

Sasser Family Companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, Xced GSE, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.

Established in 1955, Union Leasing provides flexible vehicle lease financing and highly customized fleet management services to corporate and rental customers nationwide.

What We Offer
As a student preparing for your career, it’s important that you find an opportunity that allows you to explore challenging work in a hands-on learning environment. Our internship opportunities are designed to help interns explore and perform meaningful projects and work in various business functions while gaining applicable experience and knowledge of our industries.

All Sasser internships offer both organized professional development opportunities, as well as team-based social activities, including:

• Participation in an Intern Leadership program, in which interns are provided with weekly live trainings, monthly panel discussions with CEOs, leaders and young professionals, intern round table discussions, on-demand webinars, and networking
• Lunch with our CEO
• Beginning and end of Internship events
• Volunteer days, alongside our employees
• 2025 Sasser Family Company Picnic

As a Data Analyst Intern, Here's What You'll Do:

As a Data Analyst intern at Union Leasing, you will support the business by assisting with Power BI report development, KPI development, and advanced analytics projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with development of Power BI reports.
• Apply AI/ML knowledge to improve business outcomes and processes.
• Communicate complex data processes to stakeholders effectively.
• Complete Ad Hoc analysis as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Note: Responsibilities include the expectation to always act to support the interests of the department and organization and to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• High school diploma
• Basic knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with Python, or R. Python preferred.
• Experience using data visualization software. Power BI preferred.

Physical Demands
Ability to operate in a professional environment and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, and printers