Metro College Intern (SDA) Safety Data Analytics

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA's Safety Data Analytics team invites a summer intern to transform real-world safety data into actionable insights that improve operations, safety, and rider experience across the Metro system. You'll work with safety and analytics professionals and develop practical data analysis and visualization skills.

The role is an introductory training opportunity for college and graduate students. You may rotate across departments such as Bus/Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, IT, and

Qualifications

• Curiosity and an analytical mindset.
• An interest in finding the story behind the data
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• An ability to communicate data clearly
• Familiarity with Excel or other data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data to produce reports.
• Operates a PC to input and verify data for reports.
• Researches data for management, operations, and admin reports.
• Produces presentations, reports, and graphic data representations.
• Reviews reports and suggests solutions under supervisor guidance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data storytelling

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Marketing Statement:

Join WMATA's Safety Data Analytics team and gain hands-on experience transforming real-world safety data into meaningful insights that support safer operations, employees, and customers across the Metro system. As a summer intern, you'll work alongside safety and analytics professionals, develop practical data analysis and visualization skills, and see how data helps drive decisions at one of the nation's largest transit agencies.

What You'll Bring:

• Curiosity and an analytical mindset
• An interest in finding the story behind the data
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• An ability to communicate data clearly
• Familiarity with Excel or other data analysis tools
• An interest in transportation and public safety

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.