Business Intelligence (BI) Co-Op- Spring 2027

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $4B in revenue and employ approximately 12000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer!

• Corporate Housing- AFL Offers Corporate housing to all non-local students free of charge!
• Gas Stipend - for those students who are driving more than 50 miles AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of the financial burden.
• 401K Company Match (up to 4%- Dollar for Dollar)
• Great Pay!

The Business Intelligence (BI) Co-Op will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to support AFLs reporting analytics and data visualization initiatives. This role is responsible for understanding business reporting needs translating requirements into meaningful dashboards and reports and helping deliver data-driven insights that support decision-making across the organization.

Working with tools such as Power BI the co-op will gain hands-on experience in report development data analysis data modeling and dashboard creation while supporting operational and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with business users to understand and document reporting and analytics requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Support data collection cleaning transformation and validation efforts to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Analyze business and operational data to identify trends opportunities and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate data into meaningful visualizations and reporting solutions.
• Assist with data modeling and report design to support business decision-making.
• Help monitor and troubleshoot reporting and data quality issues.
• Document reporting specifications business requirements processes and data sources.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing data analysis and performance insights.
• Learn and apply business intelligence best practices related to reporting analytics and data visualization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Mathematics Data Analytics Management Information Systems Business Analytics or a related field.
• At least Sophomore standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Must be willing to commit to three semesters rotating between AFL and school.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with relational databases data analysis reporting tools Power BI SQL or a programming language is preferred. Experience may be academic or professional.
• Interest in business intelligence data visualization reporting and analytics.

What Youll Gain

• Real-world experience developing reports dashboards and analytical solutions that impact business decisions.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools data modeling and reporting processes.
• Opportunities to collaborate with business leaders operational teams and technical professionals.
• Hands-on experience supporting AFLs data-driven and operational excellence initiatives.