Decision Science Graduate Associate, Summer/Fall 2026

Job ID 10145527 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Mar. 10, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

The 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

Graduate Associates make an impact by crafting innovative mathematical models to advise data-driven decision-making across many lines of business. As a Graduate Associate, you will help in this process by:

Modeling and analyzing revenue management, pricing, marketing, and other business analytics applications using various mathematical, statistical, and simulation techniques
Supporting the analysis and validation of forecasting and optimization models
Performing data collection, data cleaning, data validation, and reporting tasks for various business analytics systems and applications

Required Qualifications & Skills

Strategic problem-solving & analytical skills
Proficiency in one or several of the following areas: forecasting, machine learning algorithms, deep learning, natural language processing, Bayesian statistics, discrete event simulation, mathematical optimization methods (e.g., linear/integer/nonlinear/dynamic programming)
Experience with statistical modeling software (e.g. R, Python, SAS) or experience with mathematical programming software (e.g. CPLEX, Gurobi, Xpress, Google OR, COIN-OR, SAS/OR)
Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: R, Python, SAS, Java, Julia, C++, MATLAB
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Competence and willingness to learn new science, software applications, and tools
Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and reporting on the results
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Familiarity with SQL or Tableau
Experience developing algorithms for large-scale optimization problems
Prior research or industrial experience in revenue management, pricing, and/or supply chain applications

Education

Currently enrolled as a Graduate level student pursuing a graduate degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Math, Economics, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
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 position are June 2026 through January 2027
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the position, 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 $47 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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