Intern - Data Operations

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Position Overview

The Data Operations Internship is designed for a currently studying data analytics, business operations, computer information systems, or a related field. The intern will support Product Realization management source data, maintaining program records, validating data quality, preparing documentation, and supporting recurring reporting and follow-up activities.

The role provides hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 tools, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, and operational data processes. The intern will work with cross-functional stakeholders while developing practical skills in data analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Analyze automated and ad hoc CRM reports to identify new or missing engineering and production opportunities that meet Product Realization tracking criteria.

Use Excel functions, filters, comparisons, and lookups to reconcile source reports against PRD records and flag potential data gaps or inconsistencies

Add approved opportunities to the Product Realization Dashboard and accurately populate required program, customer, ownership, phase, status, ramp, and documentation fields

Create and organize SharePoint program directories and upload the required Product Realization phase folders, templates, and supporting records.

Approve initial submission and manage checklist for newly added opportunities, documenting any questions or data concerns for review.

Review corporate PBIs and PRD Details in Power BI to monitor data completeness, program assignments, transition constraints, health indicators, ramp dates, and update status.

Validate that program health indicators, main constraints, comments, and key dates are internally consistent; escalate conflicting or unclear information to the appropriate owner.

Confirm that awarded programs have an assigned Program Manager and coordinate with the appropriate business owner when assignments or required information are missing.

Monitor weekly program updates, identify stale records, and send professional follow-up communications to Program Managers or opportunity owners when updates are needed

Support dashboard access requests and basic user enablement so authorized Program Managers can maintain their assigned records

Document recurring data issues, process observations, and improvement opportunities; contribute to standardized work instructions and efficient data management practices.

Collaborate with Product Realization, Program Management, Commercial, Operations, and other stakeholders to resolve data questions and improve reporting visibility

Experience and Skills

Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and working with structured data.

Interest in data analytics, data quality, reporting, business operations, or process improvement.

Strong attention to detail and willingness to investigate incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear information.

Ability to organize work, follow documented procedures, and manage recurring daily and weekly responsibilities.

Professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to follow up with stakeholders respectfully and clearly.

Ability to learn new business systems and tools, including Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and CRM reporting.

Comfort asking questions, receiving feedback, and working through unfamiliar business processes in a structured manner.

Familiarity with Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, data visualization, or AI productivity tools is a plus, not a requirement.

Education

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, some relevant areas of study may include:

Data Analytics or Data Science

Business, Business Analytics, or Operations

Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems

Computer Science

Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related analytical discipline

Geographical Location: Arizona: Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: No Set Schedule

Part Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.