Transit Operations Intern: Data & Projects Support

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

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an introductory, preparatory, and training internship for college and graduate students. The program provides hands-on transit industry experience across multiple departments, with rotations based on major and department needs.

The roles are temporary and not to exceed thirteen weeks of summer employment. Interns work under supervision, contribute to data analysis, reporting, and documentation, and participate in meetings to gain

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED and current college student.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, verification, and input for reports.
• Support preparation of management, operations, and administrative reports.
• Create presentations, reports, and data visualizations for assigned projects.
• Attend trainings and departmental meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Freshman year completed

GPA 2.8+

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an introductory, preparatory, and training internship for college and graduate students. The program provides hands-on transit industry experience across multiple departments, with rotations based on major and department needs.

The roles are temporary and not to exceed thirteen weeks of summer employment. Interns work under supervision, contribute to data analysis, reporting, and documentation, and participate in meetings to gain