Transit Data Science Intern - Summer (Hands-On)

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking a Data Science Intern to join the Data Science and Research Team in the Washington, DC region. The role focuses on transforming transit data into usable applications, data pipelines, and policy recommendations while gaining hands-on experience in a full-stack data science environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a college or graduate degree with strong Python coding skills and an interest in public transit.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university (undergraduate or graduate)
• Strong coding skills in Python and related data science tools
• Interest and passion for public transit and applying data to policy and operations

Responsibilities

• Assist in transforming transit data into applications and data pipelines.
• Contribute to research and analysis for reports and policy recommendations.
• Develop tangible work products such as presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a full-stack data science environment.

Skills

Python

Front-end experience

Transit interest

Job description

WMATA is seeking a Data Science Intern to join the Data Science and Research Team in the Washington, DC region. The role focuses on transforming transit data into usable applications, data pipelines, and policy recommendations while gaining hands-on experience in a full-stack data science environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a college or graduate degree with strong Python coding skills and an interest in public transit.