DraftKings
Business Operations Intern, Third-Party Data & Automation (Summer 2026)
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Support a vendor master data cleanup initiative: clean, de-duplicate, validate, and enrich supplier records; build simple automation workflows (e.g., n8n), test LLM-based extraction to structure documents, and coordinate cross-functional validation and status reporting.
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Business Operations Intern, Third-Party Data & Automation, you'll play a hands-on role in building a reliable source of truth for third-party supplier data. You'll partner closely with our Business Operations team and cross-functional stakeholders to clean, validate, and enrich vendor records while exploring how automation and artificial intelligence can reduce manual work. Over the summer, you'll focus on a high-impact vendor master data cleanup initiative and help prototype scalable workflows that turn messy, unstructured information into trusted, usable data. This role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to real-world business systems, and the opportunity to apply emerging technology to core operational challenges.
What you'll do as a Business Operations Intern, Third-Party Data & Automation
What you'll bring
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US hourly rate for this full-time position is 16.00 USD - 20.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Business Operations Intern, Third-Party Data & Automation, you'll play a hands-on role in building a reliable source of truth for third-party supplier data. You'll partner closely with our Business Operations team and cross-functional stakeholders to clean, validate, and enrich vendor records while exploring how automation and artificial intelligence can reduce manual work. Over the summer, you'll focus on a high-impact vendor master data cleanup initiative and help prototype scalable workflows that turn messy, unstructured information into trusted, usable data. This role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to real-world business systems, and the opportunity to apply emerging technology to core operational challenges.
What you'll do as a Business Operations Intern, Third-Party Data & Automation
- Clean and improve supplier records by updating key fields to ensure vendor data is accurate, complete, and ready for business use.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve duplicate supplier records, including parent and subsidiary relationships, while maintaining a clear decision log.
- Validate supplier status as active or inactive using inactivity trends, contract signals, supporting documentation, and document rationale.
- Review onboarding materials and contracts to fill data gaps, using AI-assisted extraction where it adds value.
- Build and refine simple automation workflows using tools such as n8n or similar platforms to reduce manual validation and enrichment work.
- Test Large Language Model-based extraction approaches to convert unstructured documents into structured outputs, such as JSON, and flag exceptions for review.
- Coordinate quick validation sessions with internal partners to resolve unclear data points and close out supplier records.
- Maintain a progress tracker and share concise updates on outcomes, risks, and next steps.
What you'll bring
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program studying Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to turn incomplete, messy data into consistent, high-quality outputs.
- Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, filters, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable asking questions and documenting decisions and rationale.
- Curiosity about automation and artificial intelligence, with interest in applying technology to streamline business processes.
- Exposure to automation tools, data workflows, or scripting concepts, such as n8n, Zapier, APIs, JSON, SQL, or Python, is a plus.
- Familiarity with Large Language Models, document extraction, or vendor and procurement systems is a plus, but not required.
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US hourly rate for this full-time position is 16.00 USD - 20.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Top Skills
Excel,Google Sheets,N8N,Zapier,Apis,Json,Sql,Python,Large Language Models,Document Extraction,Vendor/Procurement Systems
DraftKings Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Our Boston Headquarters is in the heart of Back Bay, conveniently located near multiple public transit routes. There are countless options for coffee, food, and drinks nearby. Plus, we're just minutes away from the historic Fenway Park.
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