Job Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

External Field

About the Program: 

The Zayo Summer Internship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of telecommunications professionals. Interns will gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. Our goal is to empower, develop, and connect our interns while fostering fresh perspectives and ideas that will drive our organization forward.

Program Details:

• Start Date: June 1, 2026

• Duration: 10 weeks

• Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid/Onsite)

About the Role

Our Data Governance Analyst Intern will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance practices across Zayo. This role provides hands-on experience working with data management processes, helping ensure data is accurate, accessible, and used responsibly. Our intern will collaborate with business teams, data stewards, and the Chief Data Office to assist in maintaining data quality and supporting governance initiatives.

This role is ideal for an active university student interested in data management, analytics, or data governance. Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills are key to success.

Responsibilities

Data Governance Support:

• Assist in documenting data governance policies, standards, and procedures

• Support the maintenance of data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata documentation

• Help ensure data practices align with internal guidelines and standards

Data Quality and Integrity:

• Assist in monitoring data quality across systems and reports

• Help identify and document data issues and inconsistencies

• Support root cause analysis efforts and track issue resolution

Collaboration and Stakeholder Support:

• Work with data stewards and business teams to gather and document data requirements

• Support communication between teams to ensure alignment on data-related initiatives

• Participate in meetings and take notes on data governance activities

Risk and Compliance Support:

• Assist in documenting data governance processes and controls

• Support preparation for audits by organizing relevant documentation

• Help track data-related risks and compliance activities

Reporting and Analytics:

• Assist in creating basic reports and dashboards related to data quality and governance metrics

• Help track key performance indicators (KPIs) and summarize findings

• Support data analysis tasks as needed

Learning and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed on data governance concepts, tools, and best practices

• Provide input and ideas for improving data processes and documentation

• Take initiative in learning new tools and technologies related to data

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

• Basic understanding of data concepts (e.g., data quality, databases, reporting)

• Familiarity with Excel, SQL, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

Estimated base pay range for this role: $23.00-$25.00 USD/hour.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance and 401(k).

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.