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Business and Strategy Analyst Co-op Spring 2025

AT The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Business and Strategy Analyst Co-op Spring 2025

Boston, MA

Job Description

Position Summary

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer is looking to hire a Business and Strategy Analyst Co-op who will assist the team in identifying opportunities to align projects to business strategy and to perform analysis on existing policies, strategies and programs. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work collaboratively with members of MassDOT's Executive Administration, the MassDOT PMO, and members of MassDOT's operating divisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Identify business challenges and articulate value of identified solutions.
  • Collaborate with staff to develop solutions to business challenges.
  • Articulate business cases via memo, Powerpoint, and/or quantitatively.
  • Take problem statements from senior leadership, initiate conversations with relevant stakeholders, and develop analysis of causes and potential actions to consider.
  • Perform qualitative and quantitative policy analysis.
  • Provide project support in the form of taking meeting minutes, preparing agendas and ensuring team members are prepared for meetings.

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Preferred Qualifications

  • Must be able to write persuasively.
  • Data analysis skills required.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to develop agendas and prepare for meetings.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Project Management skills are desired.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT's divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

  • For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
  • For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
  • For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2400092C
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program