Transit Operations Intern — Data, Reports & Projects

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; New Carrollton (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is offering a summer internship within the Business Efficiency & Compliance Monitoring division. The role provides introductory, preparatory, and training opportunities for college and graduate students across functions such as operations, safety, IT, planning, and general business.

Assignments may rotate across departments for up to 13 weeks. Interns will support data analysis, documentation, and coordination tasks while supervised by a designated

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; must be enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Preference for progressive internship with favorable prior summer performance.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data for reports.
• Prepare management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produce presentations and data visuals.
• Identify problems from reports and suggest solutions.
• Attend trainings and departmental meetings.
• Lead departmental meetings or working sessions when assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in college/university pursuing relevant degree

Freshman year completed; sophomore year

GPA 2.8+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is offering a summer internship within the Business Efficiency & Compliance Monitoring division. The role provides introductory, preparatory, and training opportunities for college and graduate students across functions such as operations, safety, IT, planning, and general business.

Assignments may rotate across departments for up to 13 weeks. Interns will support data analysis, documentation, and coordination tasks while supervised by a designated