Transit Tech Intern: Data, IT & Project Ops

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a hands-on internship across Application Development, IT Operations, and Project Management in the Metro area. Interns gain experience in data analysis, dashboards, and workflow automation while supporting public safety IT, engineering, and business functions.

The internship runs up to thirteen weeks in the summer, with rotation across departments depending on major and department needs, supervised by executives or designees.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; pursuing a related degree.
• 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.
• Internship may rotate across departments across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, verification, and reporting using standard office software.
• Prepare management, operations, and technical reports and presentations.
• Develop dashboards, charts, and graphic representations of data.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Support cross-functional teams with project coordination and administrative tasks.

Skills

Data analysis

Report preparation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited college/university pursuing related degree

Freshman year completed, advancing to sophomore year

Minimum GPA 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office equipment

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a hands-on internship across Application Development, IT Operations, and Project Management in the Metro area. Interns gain experience in data analysis, dashboards, and workflow automation while supporting public safety IT, engineering, and business functions.

The internship runs up to thirteen weeks in the summer, with rotation across departments depending on major and department needs, supervised by executives or designees.