Description

　　The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships, providing students with the opportunity to work with experienced professionals on assignments critical to building, operating, and maintaining transportation and infrastructure assets in New York and New Jersey. Assignments include hands-on projects where interns quickly become part of the team and help the Agency with its mission of keeping the region moving. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.

　　The Operations Services Department is looking for a Data Analytics intern to join the Data and Operational Performance team in the Director's Office!

　　About the Operations Services Department & Data and Operational Performance Division:

　　The Operations Services Department (OSD) is the Port Authority's centralized operations and maintenance service provider for all lines of business. OSD provides a diverse portfolio of services to clients throughout the agency, including: procurement, maintenance, and management of the Agency's automotive fleet; operation of Agency cafeteria facilities; management of print production and internal mail services; in-house construction, maintenance, and communication systems support; office space management; and development and administration of operations and maintenance training programs for Port Authority employees.

　　The Data and Operational Performance (DOP) team leverages data and technology in support of these services. Specifically, the DOP team is responsible for modernizing and maintaining OSD's technology systems, enhancing the efficacy and efficiency of departmental business processes via technology, and collecting, managing, and analyzing data to support data-driven decision-making within the department. DOP works closely with stakeholders throughout OSD (and the Port Authority) to develop tools and systems that make it easier to manage and access services provided by OSD.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Provide support for ongoing initiatives to modernize OSD technologies and processesSupport continued build-out of Azure data warehouse for various departmental data streamsDevelop analyses, reports, and dashboards to monitor performance on departmental prioritiesEngage with OSD stakeholders to understand and document business needs and identify how technology can meet these needsAssess existing OSD technologies, tools and processes and identify opportunities for improvementExtensively leverage Microsoft Power Platform (and other tools) in support of all the above

　　Qualifications:

　　Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program through the Fall 2024 semester (August 2024 or beyond)Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.Excellent written and oral communication skillsInterest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey regionInterest in public service and/or transportationWillingness to learn

　　Desired:

　　Academic or professional experience in data science, data engineering, user experience, and/or database managementExperience with (or willingness to learn) Microsoft Power Platform and other Microsoft tools like Power Automate, Azure, PowerBI, PowerApps, and FormsStrong consideration for user experience and ability to creatively identify how different technologies may be able to meet these needsWillingness to document any tools or processes developed during the internshipExcellent attention to detailExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsKnowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages

　　Internship Details:

　　The start date will be Thursday, May 30 with an orientation that will take place at 4 World Trade Center in Lower ManhattanThe internship will last 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 23This is a full-time internship (generally 5 days per week at 7.25 hours of work per day plus a 45-minute break)The format is expected to be hybrid, partially virtual and partially in-person at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, NJThe hourly salary range is $17.20 to $28.85 (the hourly salary is determined by internship type and school year)These details are subject to change

　　How to Apply:

　　Click "Apply Now"Follow the promptsPlease submit the following with your application:A resume that clearly indicates your expected graduation dateA cover letter detailing why you want to intern at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

　　How to Apply:

　　Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a combined cover letter and resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

　　Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

　　About The Port Authority:

　　Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.