Transit Workforce Analytics & Research Intern

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship program designed for college and graduate students to gain practical transit industry experience. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, Planning, and Business functions during a 13-week window, supervised by an executive or designee.

The program emphasizes hands-on data analysis, reporting, and presentations, with opportunities to participate in meetings and training sessions to gain exposure to

Qualifications

• Graduate from high school or equivalent and be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8.
• Internship may extend over summers depending on performance.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze data for reports.
• Assist in preparing management, operations, and administrative reports.
• Produce presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
• Attend department meetings and participate in training sessions.
• Support safety and policy awareness during internship.

Skills

Data analysis

Research methods

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College/University student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship program designed for college and graduate students to gain practical transit industry experience. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, Planning, and Business functions during a 13-week window, supervised by an executive or designee.

The program emphasizes hands-on data analysis, reporting, and presentations, with opportunities to participate in meetings and training sessions to gain exposure to