Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)

Capital Planning Data Assistant – Co-op

Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills with a focus on data analysis, tool development, and report preparation. Proficient in using data visualization tools and software to support project management in public school construction.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Data AnalysisTool DevelopmentTableauMS ExcelVerbal And Written Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Architects for Massachusetts public school construction projects
  • Perform data analysis
  • Develop data tools
  • Prepare reports and presentations
  • Support technical review
  • Develop tools for information gathering and analysis of databases associated with cost-tracking, construction cost estimates, capital project statuses, and policy making
  • Potentially attend site visits
  • Connect with other MSBA departments and participate in internal Capital Planning Training

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program leading to a Bachelor’s or Master's in an analytical based subject
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Basic knowledge of data analysis and/or previous experience in data
  • Prior internship experience in a data or analysis based discipline
  • Working knowledge of Tableau, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities
  • Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines
  • Minimum 3.2 GPA

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Exposure to designer selection and interviews, preliminary design evaluations, and feasibility analyses
  • Exposure to organizational leaders and their teams through internal Capital Planning Training
  • Exposure to design and construction firms engaged in publicly funded school projects
  • Opportunity to gain experience and skills in data analysis and construction
  • Potential job opportunities within the industry and future opportunities at MSBA

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisTool DevelopmentReport PreparationData VisualizationCost-Tracking Analysis
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailAbility To Work Under PressureTime Management
Tools & Technologies
TableauMS WordMS ExcelPowerPoint
Industry Keywords
Public School ConstructionCapital PlanningData GatheringConstruction Cost Estimates