Workforce Analytics & Research Intern

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

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an introductory internship in Marketing and Human Capital, designed for college and graduate students seeking practical transit industry experience. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, and Planning for up to 13 weeks, supervised by a senior executive.

Responsibilities include data analysis, report preparation, and presenting findings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; attending college/university for related field.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8.
• Internship may require favorable prior summer evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Duties vary by department and may include data compilation and analysis.
• Prepare management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Create presentations, reports, and data visualizations for assigned department.
• Identify problems from reports and suggest solutions as directed.
• Attend training sessions and departmental meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Assist in and/or lead departmental meetings or work sessions.

Skills

Analyzing numerical data

Effective communication

Research methodology

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Pursuing degree in a related field

Freshman year completed, sophomore year planned

GPA >= 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an introductory internship in Marketing and Human Capital, designed for college and graduate students seeking practical transit industry experience. Interns rotate across departments such as Operations, IT, and Planning for up to 13 weeks, supervised by a senior executive.

Responsibilities include data analysis, report preparation, and presenting findings.