Metro College Intern - (DSRE) Strategy Planning and Performance

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking a Data Science Intern to join the Data Science and Research Team in the Washington, DC region. The role focuses on transforming transit data into usable applications, data pipelines, and policy recommendations while gaining hands-on experience in a full-stack data science environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a college or graduate degree with strong Python coding skills and an interest in public transit.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university (undergraduate or graduate)
• Strong coding skills in Python and related data science tools
• Interest and passion for public transit and applying data to policy and operations

Responsibilities

• Assist in transforming transit data into applications and data pipelines.
• Contribute to research and analysis for reports and policy recommendations.
• Develop tangible work products such as presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a full-stack data science environment.

Skills

Python

Front-end experience

Transit interest

Job description

Marketing Statement:

Join our team and help us shape the future of public transportation in the region! The Data Science and Research Team is looking to hire a data science intern to work on transforming transit data into applications, data pipelines, and policy recommendations.

We are a "full-stack" data science team, conducting research and building and deploying it as applications. Candidates with strong coding skills in Python, front-end experience, and a passion for public transit are encouraged to apply!

Job Description:

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands‑on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Principal Job Duties

• Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:
• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
• Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
• Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.