Transit Data & Analytics Summer Internship

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer Compensation intern position to support data audits, validation, and data cleanup initiatives. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, Planning, and Administration to gain hands-on transit industry experience.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, reporting, and presentation of findings. Completion of freshman year with a 2.8 GPA is preferred, and work is performed in a professional, safety-conscious

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment.
• Knowledgeable of computer software, specifically spreadsheets, word processing and databases.
• Must have completed their freshman year and be entering their sophomore year of college.
• The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Personal computers

Office equipment

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Databases

Numerical data analysis

Effective communication

Research methodology

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

College enrollment for degree aligned with internship

Freshman year completed

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer Compensation intern position to support data audits, validation, and data cleanup initiatives. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, Planning, and Administration to gain hands-on transit industry experience.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, reporting, and presentation of findings. Completion of freshman year with a 2.8 GPA is preferred, and work is performed in a professional, safety-conscious