Transit Data & Analytics Intern — Build Dashboards

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13-week summer internship

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites motivated students to join the Data Science and Research Team as a data science intern for a summer program. You will transform transit data into applications, data pipelines, and policy recommendations, using Python and front-end skills.

This introductory internship provides hands-on experience across departments such as Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, Planning and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree aligned with the internship position.
• Freshman must have completed their first year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Summer internship up to 13 weeks; eligibility requires current student status.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data for reports and presentations.
• Research data and assist in preparing management/operations reports.
• Produce data-driven outputs: reports, graphics, and project plans.
• Participate in and/or lead department meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Pursuing college degree

GPA 2.8

Tools

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites motivated students to join the Data Science and Research Team as a data science intern for a summer program. You will transform transit data into applications, data pipelines, and policy recommendations, using Python and front-end skills.

This introductory internship provides hands-on experience across departments such as Bus/Rail Operations, Safety, IT, Planning and more.