GAF

Master Data Management Intern

USA internshipsAI/ML/DataPosted 15 days ago

Location: Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Type: USA internships

About this role

From GAF’s careers page.

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Master Data Management Intern

Department: Data Management / Transformation Office

Job Summary

A Master Data Management (MDM) intern assists with organizing, cleaning, and governing core enterprise data assets like product, customer, or supplier information across systems.

Essential Duties

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical Master Data Management (MDM) Intern to join our data team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise-wide data governance, data quality, and system integration initiatives. You will work closely with data stewards, IT professionals, and business stakeholders to help maintain a reliable, accurate "single source of truth" for critical business data.

Data Cleansing & Validation: Assist in data collection, auditing, profiling, and cleansing activities to identify anomalies and ensure high data quality across enterprise platforms.
Process & Governance Documentation: Help document data flows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), data dictionaries, and governance policies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business units and technical teams to research data discrepancies, answer inquiries, and support root-cause analysis for data issues.
Project Support: Participate in active MDM system migrations, software upgrades, or testing initiatives (such as validating data models, user acceptance testing, or report building).
Reporting & Analysis: Utilize tools like Excel, SQL, Sheets to track data quality metrics and generate routine operational reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field.
Technical Aptitude: Familiarity or coursework involving database concepts, SQL, or data analysis using Google Sheets / Excel. Eagerness to learn enterprise tools (e.g., Informatica, SAP, Salesforce, or Oracle).
Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and structural organization.
Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to explain technical findings and collaborate with team members.
Problem-Solving: Demonstrated analytical mindset with an interest in untangling complex data workflows and improving business processes.

What You Will Learn

Real-world experience managing enterprise-grade data governance frameworks and MDM tools.
Direct mentorship from experienced data architects, analysts, and data stewards.
Practical insight into how data quality impacts company-wide digital transformation and business intelligence.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $20.00

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

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About this role

From GAF’s careers page.

Master Data Management Intern

Department: Data Management / Transformation Office

Job Summary

A Master Data Management (MDM) intern assists with organizing, cleaning, and governing core enterprise data assets like product, customer, or supplier information across systems.

Essential Duties

Data Cleansing & Validation: Assist in data collection, auditing, profiling, and cleansing activities to identify anomalies and ensure high data quality across enterprise platforms.
Process & Governance Documentation: Help document data flows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), data dictionaries, and governance policies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business units and technical teams to research data discrepancies, answer inquiries, and support root-cause analysis for data issues.
Project Support: Participate in active MDM system migrations, software upgrades, or testing initiatives (such as validating data models, user acceptance testing, or report building).
Reporting & Analysis: Utilize tools like Excel, SQL, Sheets to track data quality metrics and generate routine operational reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field.
Technical Aptitude: Familiarity or coursework involving database concepts, SQL, or data analysis using Google Sheets / Excel. Eagerness to learn enterprise tools (e.g., Informatica, SAP, Salesforce, or Oracle).
Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and structural organization.
Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to explain technical findings and collaborate with team members.
Problem-Solving: Demonstrated analytical mindset with an interest in untangling complex data workflows and improving business processes.

What You Will Learn

Real-world experience managing enterprise-grade data governance frameworks and MDM tools.
Direct mentorship from experienced data architects, analysts, and data stewards.
Practical insight into how data quality impacts company-wide digital transformation and business intelligence.

Base Hourly Rate: $20.00