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Role: Data Analytics & Engineering - Summer 2027 Internship

Location: Pittsburgh PA

City, State: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Job Area: Full time

Job ID: 202608778

Job Category: Students and Recent Grads

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

Overview:

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, interns have the opportunity to work with and learn from the leaders of a growing Fortune 400 company. DICK'S Sporting Goods is returning to campus this year to recruit, train and develop top collegiate talent to help fuel the Digital Transformation of a multi-billion-dollar omni-channel business.

During the 11-week summer experience, interns will embark on a meaningful journey and make tangible contributions to the organization's success. This structured and well-organized program provides on-the-job training, mentorship, classroom instruction, cross-functional departmental exposure and an end-of-program project presentation.

The Data & Analytics Engineering Intern will learn to design and build data platforms, data pipelines, data models, and BI applications to solve business problems. Support D&A Engineering technical solutions and best practices using requirements and direction.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and work as part of an Agile team with Product Managers, Analysts, and Data & Analytics Engineers to understand data and business needs. Translate technical and business concepts and apply to data and BI solutions.
• Learn to work within an established program management plan to achieve specific goals. Support and maintain production processes and effectively troubleshoots issues.
• Support and contribute to the documentation of Current vs. Future state processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the future capability to record accurately the change required.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Some of your experiences will include:

• Multi day intern orientation to introduce you to the company, the program, Pittsburgh, and your classmates.
• Professional development workshops designed to increase your knowledge of the company and the retail industry, as well as develop their business acumen and office professionalism.
• Extensive exposure to our senior leadership through our exclusive intern only Executive Speaker Series which includes a private meet & greet with our CTO & CEO.
• Working with a diverse group of talent within DSG, and learning how collaboration across multiple technology domains looks like in a world class enterprise technology function.

• Opportunities to "live the brand" and experience summer fun outside the office through various events.

• Working a 40 hour work week, Monday - Friday.

Skills we are looking for:

• Exposure to modern programming languages.
• Experience with Agile Development and knowledge on Agile Deployment tools and versioning using Git or similar tools.
• Experience in a Linux or Unix based environment.
• A competitive spirit with a passion for results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to independently make data-driven recommendations.
• Dynamic written and verbal communication style, as well as ability to communicate cross functionally and vertically throughout the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and iterative environment.
• Someone enthusiastic about helping athletes and passionate about technology.
• Someone who cares about people and how work gets done.
• Someone who is solution orientated, curious and willing to dig into a challenge and ask questions to drive towards a desired outcome.

We take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes, how we refer to customers, and our Teammates, how we refer to our employees, are at the center of every decision we make so that we can provide transformational experiences online, in store, and in sport. When you join the Technology team as an Intern at DICK'S Sporting Goods, you're joining a true team that wins together. We help our Athletes and fellow Teammates better their best by innovating solutions to interesting business problems and empowering every Technology Teammate to be an innovator. And, while our broader Technology team works remotely from all over the United States, they provide virtual and in-person events for the team to hangout, from virtual escape rooms to cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates at beautiful PNC Park. As a DICK'S Sporting Goods Technology Intern, you will spend your Summer in Pittsburgh working at our Customer Support Center (our Corporate Office)! We follow a hybrid work schedule, in the office Tuesday - Thursday and working from home (your apartment) Monday and Friday.

DSG's Technology Interns work with and learn from the leaders who bring our vision to the Best Sports Company in the World to life. During the 11-week Summer experience, interns are assigned a strategic project that is selected by a leader on their Technology team. At the conclusion of the summer, you will present your project directly to your leadership team. As a bonus to our program, you will have regular Q&A sessions with senior leaders, take part in a visit to our multiple store banners, and interact with teammates across the organization including networking and volunteer opportunities.

To support you throughout the Summer, we have built a strong support system of managers and mentors. For project guidance and day-to-day management, you will be paired with a Training Manager. Additionally, you will have status-checks and coaching from both leaders in our Technology Department and our University Relations Team. You will also have peer mentorship from Technology teammates earlier in their career. This support structure will aid in transitioning you to the DSG team, the exploration of your career goals, and will provide opportunities to develop professional and social networks within the company and the retail industry.

The experiential learning you will receive enables you to rapidly become a contributing member of the team, while also focusing on your own personal development. If you join DSG, you will have the opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic and supportive team culture, be challenged to make a meaningful difference in our business decisions, and get a peek behind the curtain of how a large company thinks about its growth strategies.

As a Product Analyst Intern, you will work closely with product managers, product designers and software engineers to deliver products and services that align to strategic priorities as well as achieve product-market fit. You will be an active participant in the organization and deliver high-quality products through the following:

Analytical Services

As a Product Analyst I, you will support strategic analytic services in partnership with technology and business teammates. You will work within a portfolio domain and function to develop an in-depth understanding of the business, processes, services, and operations.

Data Steward

Where appropriate, you will act as a technical data steward for priority data domains where you will support efforts in documenting data definitions and key business metric calculations. This role is a critical enabler to ensuring the data moving through the system is governed and accurate within data domains.

Technical Requirements

The Product Analyst I role partners closely with product managers to understand the strategic vision and roadmap of a product. You will work with the product manager on your team to identify and document technical specifications for product development. You will work with software engineering, data engineering and architecture to determine how to develop the solution to meet the product and customer expectations. As part of the team, you are accountable to partner with software engineering and product management on the testing and acceptance of technical requirements before shipping to production.

Operations Support

You will support maintenance and efficiency procedures, monitor product health and stability, gather system statistics, and troubleshoot reported errors. Working back with the product team to ensure prioritization and resolution as quickly as possible.

Skills we are looking for:

• A foundational understanding of Business Situation Analysis.
• Ability to balance business objectives and customer needs.
• Strong statistical research skills.
• Root cause analysis (Bugs & Defects).
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into plain language for stakeholders.
• Strong curiosity when it comes to using new tools, adopting new technology, and learning new product management frameworks that will progress your professional development.
• Dynamic written and verbal communication style, as well as the ability to communicate cross-functionally and vertically throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and outcome-oriented environment.

We look for potential candidates with:

• Graduation date in December 2027 or May 2028.
• Enrolled in an accredited 4-year institution.
• A major in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering or Information Sciences and Technology or related experience.
• There will be periods of time where you are asked to spend up to a week at our Corporate Office in Pittsburgh as part of the Summer Internship program. The majority of the summer and full-time roles within our Technology Department are eligible for remote work. Any travel and housing accommodations will be covered.

Start Date: May 17th, 2027

End Date: July 29th, 2027

Full-time opportunities in 2028:

Interns qualified for full-time opportunities will be evaluated at the end of the program. Qualified interns will be placed as Data & Analytics Engineers into a full-time technology development rotational program (Technology Development Program).

Perks:

• Consideration for full-time jobs after graduation.
• Fully furnished housing for non-local interns arranged and paid for by DSG.
• Hybrid work model: WFH Monday & Friday, in office Tues - Thurs.
• Two paid holidays - Memorial Day and July 4th.
• Teammate Discount.
• Uber codes for Interns who do not have a vehicle to commute to and from the office.
• Corporate Office amenities such as on-site gym and Starbucks.
• Meaningful work projects selected by functional leaders.
• Executive Speaker Series.
• Professional development.
• Volunteer opportunities.

• Social events such as Intern Olympics, a Pittsburgh Pirates game, National Intern Day celebration, and more!

• Relocation assistance will be provided for non-local candidates who accept full-time jobs requiring them to be located at DICK'S Sporting Goods Corporate Office.

Here's what a few of our 2025 Interns had to say:

"At DSG, we don't just identify challenges but have the opportunity to shape the solutions. Knowing that my voice matters and my work drives real impact across the company has been incredibly empowering. If you're willing to show up and put in the work, DSG will grow you in ways you never thought possible." - Kelsey Riemer, People & Purpose Intern

"During my internship at DSG, what I loved most was the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in a company that is not only large and well-established, but also rapidly growing and constantly evolving. As someone interested in the retail industry, it was great to be part of such a dynamic environment allowed me to develop deep expertise in my role, gain hands-on experience, and see firsthand how continuous improvement in all areas drives the company forward." - Jackson Lopiano, Retail Analytics Intern

"My internship at DICK'S Sporting Goods was an incredible experience. I loved being part of a team that truly values collaboration, growth, and innovation. One of the best parts was getting to meet other interns and learn about different areas of the business. It gave me a much deeper understanding of how everything connects. I also appreciated how immersed I was in the DICK'S culture from day one. It's a place where people are passionate about what they do, and that energy is contagious. I felt supported, challenged, and inspired throughout the entire program." - Kristin Bayuk, Finance Intern

"I loved that this internship not only let me work on a project that would benefit the team, but it also exposed me to what working at DSG and in the corporate world would look like. Being given the responsibility to complete important tasks and seeing the trust instilled in me by my teammates to do the work and contribute to the team was invaluable to me. All of my teammates wanted to see me grow and I felt like I could in this space." - Emery Rios, Cybersecurity Intern

"My internship experience at Dick's Sporting Goods was incredibly rewarding. I felt genuinely supported by my team, who took the time to teach me and involve me in meaningful projects that contributed to the business. I especially appreciated the collaborative environment and the opportunity to apply both creative and strategic thinking. This experience has strengthened my passion for the retail industry, and I would love the opportunity to come back and continue growing with the DSG team in the future." - Sarah Cyphers, Merchandising Intern

Interested to learn more? Watch our Internship Recap Video!

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong verbal communication skills to read and write reports, as well as communicate cross-functionally and vertically throughout the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong verbal communication skills to read and write reports, as well as communicate cross-functionally and vertically throughout the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

At DICK'S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!