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Pricing and Offer Strategy – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Intern
Job Description
Overview
- The Pricing and Offer Strategy AI Intern will support Vistra’s Residential Pricing team in developing and optimizing product pricing strategies using financial modeling, data analysis, and AI-driven tools. This role focuses on enhancing speed-to-market and improving pricing processes through automation leveraging Agentic AI approach.
- During the 8–10 week internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience in competitive retail energy markets and modern pricing strategy practices. The role will center on a high-impact project leveraging data and AI, culminating in a final presentation of insights and recommendations to senior departmental leadership.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, Product, and Finance) to support pricing initiatives and go-to-market strategies.
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Leverage in-house AI tools to improve pricing workflows, automate repetitive processes, and accelerate speed-to-market.
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Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to streamline pricing, reporting, and offer deployment.
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Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate pricing performance and recommendations to leadership.
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Monitor competitor pricing, market trends, and regulatory impacts to inform strategy adjustments.
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Document methodologies, assumptions, and decision frameworks to support consistency and scalability.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- Currently pursuing or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into business insights.
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Experience or coursework in data analysis, statistics, or financial modeling.
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Exposure to AI/ML concepts, automation tools, or prompt engineering is a strong plus.
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Skilled in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (required), SQL/Python (required), Tableau (preferred).
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Familiarity with pricing, retail energy markets, or regulated industries is a plus but not required.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
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Detail-oriented with a high level of intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
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Interest in applying AI tools to real-world business problems.
Job Family
General Services
Company
Vistra Retail Operations Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
Job Summary
Pricing and Offer Strategy – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Intern
Job Description
Overview
- The Pricing and Offer Strategy AI Intern will support Vistra’s Residential Pricing team in developing and optimizing product pricing strategies using financial modeling, data analysis, and AI-driven tools. This role focuses on enhancing speed-to-market and improving pricing processes through automation leveraging Agentic AI approach.
- During the 8–10 week internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience in competitive retail energy markets and modern pricing strategy practices. The role will center on a high-impact project leveraging data and AI, culminating in a final presentation of insights and recommendations to senior departmental leadership.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, Product, and Finance) to support pricing initiatives and go-to-market strategies.
-
Leverage in-house AI tools to improve pricing workflows, automate repetitive processes, and accelerate speed-to-market.
-
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to streamline pricing, reporting, and offer deployment.
-
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate pricing performance and recommendations to leadership.
-
Monitor competitor pricing, market trends, and regulatory impacts to inform strategy adjustments.
-
Document methodologies, assumptions, and decision frameworks to support consistency and scalability.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- Currently pursuing or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into business insights.
-
Experience or coursework in data analysis, statistics, or financial modeling.
-
Exposure to AI/ML concepts, automation tools, or prompt engineering is a strong plus.
-
Skilled in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (required), SQL/Python (required), Tableau (preferred).
-
Familiarity with pricing, retail energy markets, or regulated industries is a plus but not required.
-
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
-
Detail-oriented with a high level of intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
-
Interest in applying AI tools to real-world business problems.
Job Family
General Services
Company
Vistra Retail Operations Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an AI Intern
Target STEM-designated programs early
AI internships almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because they fall under CIP codes in computer science or engineering. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate your full 36-month authorization window to employers confidently.
Lead with your work authorization timeline
Employers often misread OPT as complicated. State clearly in your cover letter that you're authorized to work for 36 months on STEM OPT with no employer-filed petition required. Removing that uncertainty upfront increases the chance a recruiter moves forward with your application.
Prioritize employers with existing E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask recruiters early whether the company is enrolled. Startups and smaller AI labs sometimes aren't, which can block your extension even after a successful internship and full-time conversion offer.
Align your AI skillset with the employer's tech stack
Sponsorship-friendly employers hiring AI interns want direct technical fit. Tailor your resume to match their specific tools, whether that's PyTorch, LangChain, or Hugging Face. Reducing training overhead makes the case for sponsoring you far stronger when your internship ends.
Use the internship to position for H-1B sponsorship
An AI internship is a proving ground for full-time visa sponsorship. From day one, treat deliverables as evidence of specialty occupation work. Document your contributions in ways that can later support an H-1B visa petition, including the degree-to-role connection your employer will need to demonstrate.
Negotiate a start date that protects your OPT status
Your OPT authorization must be active before your first day of work. Coordinate your start date with your EAD card arrival and DSO approval timeline. Starting even one day early is an unauthorized employment violation, so build buffer into any offer you accept.
AI Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an AI Intern on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work without any employer-filed petition, which is one of its biggest advantages for internship roles. Your employer does not need to file anything with USCIS before you start. For STEM OPT extension, they need to be enrolled in E-Verify and file a training plan, but that happens after you've accepted a role.
Do AI Intern roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Most do, provided your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree. Confirm with your DSO that your CIP code qualifies before accepting an offer, since not all business or social science degrees with an AI component meet the threshold.
How do I find AI Intern roles where employers already understand OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship familiarity, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never hired an international student. Searching there narrows your pool to employers who are already comfortable with work authorization conversations, which meaningfully improves response rates for AI Intern applicants.
What happens to my OPT if my AI internship ends before I find a full-time role?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment, or 150 days if you're on a STEM extension. An internship ending counts toward that limit if you're not immediately employed or in another authorized position. Tracking your unemployment days carefully matters because exceeding the threshold invalidates your OPT status, even if your EAD card hasn't expired.
Can an AI Intern role on OPT convert into H-1B sponsorship?
It can, and this is the most common pathway for international students in tech. After demonstrating your value during the internship, you'd need your employer to file an H-1B petition during the annual cap registration window, which opens in March. Because H-1B selection involves a lottery, many OPT students use their STEM extension as a buffer to go through multiple lottery cycles if needed.