From DriveTime’s careers page.
What’s Under the Hood
DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.
That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?
This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.
We are looking for Data Analytics Interns who possess a strong understanding of analytics and data principles for our Summer 2027 internship program. DriveTime Family of Brands is a highly data driven organization with several analytic departments. Our data analytics interns could support one of the following verticals: Credit Risk & Pricing Analytics, Loan Servicing Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, Retail Analytics and SilverRock Analytics.
A successful candidate should have knowledge of data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau and Excel. Above all, the candidate should have a passion for uncovering actionable insights from data.
The analytic interns will be responsible for things like:
- Conducting data analysis to generate meaningful insights from data sets
- Brainstorm ideas and provide creative solutions to challenges in data analysis
- Participate in all phases of the analytic lifecycle, from research design, data collection and data processing to model building, deployment, and presentation of results.
- Innovate existing products and services while using technologies and data analysis to identify new opportunities to improve customer experience and profitability.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and special projects as required.
So what are we looking for?
- Killer analytics and reporting abilities. You’ll need the capability to analyze data and in return, prepare timely reports on your findings.
- A mind for the details. Okay, we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
- Fantastic problem solver. Your job is not only to find the problem, but more importantly, find the solution.
- Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
- Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base? If so, this could be the role for you!
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
The Specifics.
- Bachelors or Master’s student with a graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
- Pursuing a quantitative degree in Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or other STEM fields
- You have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Data analysis experience
- Working knowledge in SQL, Python, Tableau and Excel
- Our internship program is 11 weeks starting May 2027 – August 2027
- Internships will be base out of our Home offices in Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX
- You can expect a regular on-site schedule; Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
- Relocation not provided for internship
So What About the Perks? Perks matter.
- Not Just Coffee Runs. We’re talking real world experience. You’ll walk away from our internship program with hands-on experience, completed projects, full portfolios, and newly developed skills.
- Who Says You Have to Walk Away? Across both our Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX offices, over 60% of our interns stay through the fall semester, return the following summer, or are brought on full-time after graduation.
- Growth & Development. You will be mentored by industry professionals, be given guidance along the way, and the tools to be successful.
- Philanthropy: Give for Good. We are proud to be difference makers in our communities. We dedicate time for our Interns to give back with us.
- Gratitude is Green. Out Internship Program is paid, because, well… money matters!
- In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
- Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
- Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
