Data Analytics Intern

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Job Description

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Job Title: CoStar Market Analytics - Data Analytics Intern

Location: Richmond, VA

About CoStar Group: CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.   

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings for our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating platforms that have become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Position Overview: As a Data Analytics Intern at CoStar Group in Richmond, VA, you will be an integral part of our experienced team of analysts. This 10-week project-based internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, applying strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data analytics skills. As a member of one of our analyst teams, you will work on real problems that CoStar Group is facing, gaining hands-on experience in analyzing market trends, identifying business opportunities, and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to commercial real estate markets. Utilize strong analytical skills to process and organize large datasets.

• Research and Decision Support: Conduct research and gather information to support strategic decision-making processes. Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and visualizations to effectively communicate insights to internal stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various projects and initiatives. Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.

• Industry Insight: Stay updated on industry trends and developments to provide valuable insights and recommendations.

• Data System Analysis: Identify trends and generate insights by conducting routine analyses of various data systems. Communicate key findings to various stakeholders to facilitate data-driven decision-making or storytelling. Recognize key metrics and build models to track the progress of the agency’s metrics and its highest priority initiatives. Aggregate data from various sources.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computational Modeling, or a related field at a four-year accredited, in-person institution.  Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0. Course experience in Real Estate and/or Finance a plus.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret large datasets.

• Experience working with SQL and R/Python; preferred experience with PowerBI and Excel.

• Familiarity with data forecasting and data visualization techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest or experience in real estate.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience working on impactful projects in the commercial real estate industry.

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.

• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and professionals.

• Competitive compensation package.

Working at CoStar Group offers you the chance to join a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts top talent from diverse disciplines. You will be part of a team of professionals who thrive in an environment where learning, growth, and achievement are encouraged and rewarded.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States; however, please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. CoStar Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing