Intern – Enterprise Data Office – NCLDS Project Management

State of North Carolina

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet. The NC Department of Information Technology offers two (2) internship programs designed for people at all stages looking to enter the technology field. Interns are paid $20 per hour and work 20 to 40 hours a week in both programs, either fully onsite or on a hybrid schedule, depending on the position requirements and location. While providing "real-world" work experience, ensuring interns contribute to the day-to-day operations of the NC Department of Information Technology. Preference is given to candidates who either reside in North Carolina or are within a three-hour commute of the assigned duty station for the internship. The Fall/Winter 2026 internship will start on September 28, 2026 and will conclude on March 26, 2027.

Requirements

People who do not yet have technology-related education or experience
High school students and candidates with limited IT-related education and experience
Individuals who may be seeking a new career path in an IT-related field but with limited education and experience
Students in IT-related degree programs attending a North Carolina college or university
North Carolina residents attending equivalent out-of-state institutions in IT-related degree programs
Familiarity with visualization tools
Basic data analysis concepts
Exposure to SQL, Python, or APIs

Nice To Haves

Interest in business intelligence and data storytelling

Responsibilities

Support the North Carolina Longitudinal Data Service by helping design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and analytics using Power BI and/or SAS Visual Analytics.
Work with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, enhance dashboards, document reporting processes, assist with testing and quality assurance, and apply best practices in data visualization.