Job Description

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

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The Role

If you're a student eager to explore the exciting world of digital innovation, Lumen is the perfect place for you. Lumen offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge, build a strong network of support, and kickstart your career. Lumen offers a fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers.

Program dates: May 30 – August 8, 2025

Location

This position is remote/hybrid. Intern will be required to go to Denver, CO office 1-2 times per month

Work Authorization

US work authorization required for role

The Main Responsibilities

Lumen’s Finance organization is looking for a Data Scientist on our Margin Management team. The intern will be tasked with building out a model to track historical trends of General Ledger mapping on our cost system and create insights and predictions for future accounting periods for new entries into the system to reduce manual review.
In addition, they will be responsible for building an association model for Lumen's Dark Fiber contract to actual routes and circuits inventoried and billing on business systems to be used to ensure Lumen is in compliance with contractual arrangements.

Other responsibilities include:

• • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand complex business problems, build statistical models, and create predictive tools
  • Work effectively on a team as well as a self-driven individual to do research and develop cutting edge and effective solutions for the business
  • Create new insights that will drive business growth and profitability in the short and long term
  • Assist with building out machine learning models to optimize Re-rate program

What We Look For in a Candidate

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment of the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

• Required qualifications
  • Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship
  • Graduating August 2025 – May 2026
  • Preferred fields include but not limited to: Data Science / Data analytics (computer Science/Mathematics with Emphasis on Data Science)
  • Intern must be able to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (May 30 – August 8, 2025)

• Proficiency and understanding of:
  • MS Office Suite
  • General knowledge of statistical models

• Preferred qualifications
  • Working Knowledge of Python/ SQL
  • Enjoys collaboration and works well in team environment
  • Comfortability interacting with different levels of leadership and presenting solutions
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
  • Highly motivated, organized, reliable and detail oriented

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:  
Min: $26.00/hour 
Max: $43.00/hour  

What to Expect Next

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application. For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidates
• November - Interview panel with work team
• December - All Summer 2025 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #: 335190

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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