Data Analytics Intern

Office of the State Auditor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the State Auditor in Raleigh is seeking a Data Analytics Intern to learn how data transforms into actionable insights for audit and oversight. You will build Power BI dashboards and support analysts with targeted data analyses to inform decisions.

The Spring 2027 internship offers hands-on experience on the Data Analytics Team, with an on-site placement at the Raleigh headquarters and an hourly rate for compensation.

Qualifications

• Rising junior, senior or graduate student majoring in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with Excel and Power BI (or similar data visualization tool)
• Experience with SQL and/or Python preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI.
• Transform raw data into actionable insights for audit and oversight activities.
• Assist in targeting analyses to identify trends, anomalies, and KPIs.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL/Python

Education

Statistics/Mathematics/Data Analytics major

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

Description of Work

Are you seeking to learn the importance of Data Analytics within the public sector? The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is searching for an intern to serve on our Data Analytics Team. Within this internship you will gain hands‑on experience through directly working on projects assigned to the Data Analytics Team. As a Data Analytics Intern, you will work on projects that transform raw data into actionable insights for audit and oversight activities. You’ll assist in performing targeted analyses to identify trends, anomalies, and key performance indicators that inform decision-making. In addition, you’ll develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, enabling auditors and stakeholders to quickly interpret complex data. These projects will give you hands‑on experience applying analytical techniques and visualization best practices to support real‑world audit objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

• Rising junior, senior or graduate student senior or graduate student majoring in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA


• Experience with Excel and Power BI (or similar data visualization tool)


• Experience with SQL and/or Python preferred but not required

Program Details

Spring 2027 Competitive hourly rate Internship will be hosted in the Raleigh headquarters office

Application Deadline

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Interview Process

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by Monday, November 30, 2026.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Additional Information

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