Digital & IT Leadership Development Program Associate - Predictive Data Science

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science or related field with graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to start January 11, 2027 or June 14, 2027.
• U.S. work authorization without future sponsorship requirements.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel and relocate throughout the rotational program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint).
• Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations and/or work experiences.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, research, or project experience involving data analytics, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or statistical modeling.
• Interest in applying data, analytics, and AI to solve business challenges and drive decision-making.
• Experience working with data to identify trends, develop insights, or support recommendations.
• Familiarity with data science, machine learning, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, or data visualization concepts.
• Ability to communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and analytical techniques.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page. We hope you're ready for the ultimate adventure!
• The starting pay range for Minnesota is $79,000 to $88,500 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
• To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
• We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
• At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

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