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City of New York SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - Data Analytics & Management in New York, New York
Job Description
TASK FORCE: Policy and Operations Research
UNIT: Data Analytics & Management
JOB TITLE: One (1) Summer Intern
CONTROL CODE: POR Intern-26-03
SUMMARY:
The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.
Within the Management and Operations Division of OMB, the Policy and Operations Research Task Force is primarily responsible for analyzing fiscal and economic impacts of the City’s policy initiatives and evaluating City agencies’ operations and programs, as well as conducting ad-hoc quantitative analysis. The Data & Analytics Unit conducts data-intensive work to facilitate these tasks & modernize data workflows for other task forces at the agency. Primary responsibilities of the unit include building and maintaining an automated cloud pipeline that can collect, process and reflect budget-related data. The team works with units across the agency to identify technological solutions to improve data collection, processing and visualization.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Data Analyst & Engineer intern will analyze complex data and become proficient in collecting, cleaning, and visualizing data to identify patterns, trends, and correlations. Responsibilities will include assisting OMB staff in building a data pipeline and working with cloud computing frameworks and platforms. As part of this workstream, the intern will collaborate with teams across functional areas to automate processing of data within cloud computing platform. Additionally, the intern will assist with preprocessing of structured and unstructured data, present information using data visualization techniques, and perform quality assurance testing on datasets and coding files. and assist in developing actionable recommendations to ensure the financial sustainability of services
QUALIFICATIONS:
Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields.
Proficiency in a popular data science programming language (Python, R, SQL etc.)
Proficiency with a data visualization software like PowerBI, Tableau, or plotting libraries.
Knowledge of database principles.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
A high capacity for independence, relationship-building, and creativity.
The ability to manage multiple, often-competing priorities.
Problem-solving attitude.
Have a positive outlook for challenges and potential setbacks.
Being flexible to work with the unknowns and deal with unexpected events.
Receptive to feedback and having the patience to work on it.
Ability to think critically and critique assumptions.
Ability to communicate conflicts and disagreement in a timely and respectful manner.
Interest in using automated scripting and modern data tools to clean data and create efficient data pipelines and workflows.
Interest in and knowledge about NYC government and policy efforts.
Educational or professional experience in this area is a plus.
REQUIREMENTS:
A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Graduate interns must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program. Candidates should have strong analytical, quantitative, research and communication skills. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in MS Word and Excel
To participate in the OMB Summer Internship Program, graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program.
Compensation/Duration:
Summer Graduate Intern $20 per hour
Internships will run for 10 weeks, from June 1, 2026, to August 7, 2026. The work must be done during the regular workday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – no evenings or weekends.
This is a hybrid position with in-person days located at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE INCLUSIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING AND RETAINING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND PROVIDING A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT IS FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT BASED UPON ANY LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS OR PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S SEX, RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, RELIGION, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, VETERAN STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY, OR PREGNANCY.
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232
Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary Min: $ 20.00
Salary Max: $ 20.00