Data Analyst, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

115d • $21

About The Position

The Data Analyst, Emerging Talent Intern will be part of the OCC / Power Control Center at New York City Transit, located at 333 West 53rd Street, NY, NY 10019. This department oversees the operation of over 200 substations that keep the NYCT trains running, monitoring and controlling the traction power for Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Bronx. The intern will work on special assigned projects to create applications, databases, and business intelligence tools to help improve departmental operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applications such as Access, Excel, Power Apps, and Power Automate, and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of automating tasks, report creation, or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and timelines, with proven ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Matriculated in a graduate program with at least a 2.8 GPA.
• Preferred majors include Information Systems, Analytics, Business, Computer Science, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks assigned by management.
• Help with the filing of internal paperwork and log entry.
• Perform General Data Entry in Excel and other applications.
• Assist in the creation of 'Standard Operation Procedures' for departmental functions.
• Update any additional manuals as per Management/System Operator instructions.
• Handle IT-related functions.
• Assist in creating Database applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data related issues.
• Assist in the cleaning and formatting of Data in Excel or other applications.
• Analyze and validate Data errors in internal systems.
• Assist in record retention and storage of important documents.
• Take notes during department meetings.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $21.00 for graduate level students.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Master's degree