Job Posting Title:
Decision Science Undergraduate Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10159998Job Description:
About the Role & ProgramThe Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team supports clients across The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Experiences (Theme Parks and Resorts, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Consumer Products,) Disney Entertainment (Media Networks, Studios, Streaming, and Theatrical) and ESPN in the core competencies of yield management, revenue planning, forecasting, pricing, and optimization. Key partners to the DDSI organization include marketing, finance, business development, research, and operations. Roles within DDSI develop, analyze, and implement strategies to enhance profitability and improve the value proposition for our Guests, Cast Members, and Shareholders.
As part of DDSI, the Decision Science team builds innovative scientific models and data-driven decision support tools that are used by business units across The Walt Disney Company to make better business decisions. From establishing appropriate science methodologies to implementing continuous innovation, the Decision Science team is instrumental in determining the success of our entire global enterprise!
What You Will Do
Interns make an impact by supporting innovative mathematical modeling to advise data-driven decision-making across many lines of business. As an intern, you will help in this process by:
- Performing data preparation, exploration, validation, and reporting tasks for various business analytics systems and applications
- Supporting the analysis, validation, and maintenance of machine learning and optimization models
- Supporting the development and exploration of departmental modeling infrastructure
- Learning relevant analytical methods and industry subject matter areas
- Conducting guided modeling and analysis of revenue management, pricing, marketing, finance, and other business decisions using various mathematical, statistical, and simulation techniques
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strategic problem-solving & analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new analytical methodologies, software applications, and tools
- Familiarity with standard modeling tools and methodologies in one or more of the following: forecasting, probability and uncertainty, machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, simulation, mathematical optimization, causal inference, econometrics, quantitative economics, or other analytical area
- Experience and/or coursework performing data preparation, exploration, validation, and visualization tasks
- Experience and/or coursework gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and reporting on the results
- Experience and/or coursework in scripting and data analysis in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
- Familiarity with Tableau, PowerBI, or other data visualization software
- Familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exposure to solving business problems using data and analytics in areas such as revenue management, pricing, marketing, finance, supply chain, or other business analytics
Education
Currently enrolled as a junior or senior, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an analytical field including in Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Economics, Computer Science or other STEM related field at an accredited college or university.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the below requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2027
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- Fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
Florida Housing
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
The pay rate for this internship in Florida is $42 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.Job Posting Segment:
Enterprise Technology and DataJob Posting Primary Business:
Decision Science & IntegrationPrimary Job Posting Category:
Technology InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-21Skills Required
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Economics, Computer Science, or another STEM-related analytical field
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university, including at least one class during the semester or quarter before the internship
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Strategic problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new analytical methodologies, software applications, and tools
- Familiarity with modeling tools or methodologies such as forecasting, probability and uncertainty, machine learning, natural language processing, simulation, mathematical optimization, causal inference, econometrics, or quantitative economics
- Experience or coursework in data preparation, exploration, validation, and visualization
- Experience or coursework gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data
- Experience or coursework scripting and performing data analysis with Python, R, SQL, or similar programming languages
- Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization software
- Familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exposure to solving business problems using data and analytics in revenue management, pricing, marketing, finance, supply chain, or another business analytics area
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Full availability Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, from approximately January through June 2027
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
