Metro College Intern - Workforce Analytics and Research Intern

WMATA; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA Marketing Statement describes a workforce planning and Human Capital internship for a business-minded, curious problem solver who uses research and analytics to help solve organizational and workforce challenges.

The Job Description details an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students with rotations across Bus and Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, IT, Engineering, Police, City/Urban Planning and general business functions, lasting up

Qualifications

• Introductory internship for college and graduate students.
• Rotations across multiple departments based on college major.
• 13-week summer opportunity with supervised assignments.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data for reports.
• Researches data for management and operations reports and prepares them.
• Produces presentations and data visuals for assigned department.
• Reviews reports to identify problems and suggests solutions.
• Participates in training sessions to learn transit functions.
• Attends department meetings and working sessions.

Job description

Marketing Statement

A workforce planning and Human Capital internship for a business-minded, curious problem solver who uses research and analytics to help solve organizational and workforce challenges.

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.