Transit Operations & Data Intern — Summer

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

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship designed for college and graduate students, lasting up to thirteen weeks. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, and Planning, gaining hands-on transit industry experience and exposure to cross-functional teamwork under supervision.

Roles include data analysis, report preparation, and documentation support. Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited college, have completed freshman year, and

Qualifications

• Attending an accredited college/university pursuing a degree.
• Freshman year completed and sophomore year expected.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Internship requires alignment of major with position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data compilation, input and report preparation.
• Support management, operations and administrative reports.
• Produce presentations and data visuals for the assigned department.
• Attend department meetings and assist with project tasks.
• Help maintain documentation and safety policies as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Report writing

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

College student pursuing degree

Freshman year completed

GPA 2.8 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship designed for college and graduate students, lasting up to thirteen weeks. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, and Planning, gaining hands-on transit industry experience and exposure to cross-functional teamwork under supervision.

Roles include data analysis, report preparation, and documentation support. Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited college, have completed freshman year, and