Public Transit Data & Operations Intern

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a student intern to support the Deputy General Manager’s Office during the summer. The role focuses on data analysis, meeting coordination, stakeholder engagement, and documentation of processes.

Interns may rotate across departments based on their major and the needs of the organization. The internship is introductory and preparatory, designed to provide hands-on transit industry experience in areas such as operations, safety,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree relevant to the internship.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data analysis and visualization across multiple projects.
• Coordinate meetings, develop presentations, and engage stakeholders for cross-department initiatives.
• Document processes and support implementation of improvements.
• Contribute to and support various departments based on major and assignment.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

College enrollment (pursuing degree)

GPA 2.8+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a student intern to support the Deputy General Manager’s Office during the summer. The role focuses on data analysis, meeting coordination, stakeholder engagement, and documentation of processes.

Interns may rotate across departments based on their major and the needs of the organization. The internship is introductory and preparatory, designed to provide hands-on transit industry experience in areas such as operations, safety,