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City of Tacoma WA Data Management and Analytics Intern in Tacoma, Washington
Data Management and Analytics Intern
Salary
$25.35 Hourly
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
4611-26
Department
Power
Division
Power Management
Opening Date
04/08/2026
Closing Date
4/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Tacoma Power is looking to hire a Data Management and Analytics Intern. In this role you will apply your skills and gain valuable experience working with TPU Energy Efficiency Data Analysts to support the delivery of efficient and reliable pipelines and associated data visualizations. This intern position will participate in researching requirements and analysis for key performance indicators for energy efficiency programs. This role will analyze existing data pipelines to identify recommend changes in both business logic and data integrity. In this roll you will update standard SQL queries following established best practices within the city. Subsequently, this position will use those queries to develop routine reports which will need to be documented for both the logic and the data sources that support those reports and procedures.
Responsibilities Include:
Participate in evaluating and testing data and quality control procedures related to data solutions.
Provide recommendations to resolve less-complex system issues.
Analyze, maintain, and troubleshoot existing pipelines.
Perform data system changes to improve the efficiencies, performance, and reliability of the data procedures feeding our visualizations.
Perform data analysis duties using SQL, Python, and R to create sub-queries in a configuration that will allow for visualizing the data in Tableau.
Guide the Operations team in creating automated data cleanup routines, validation, and hygiene efforts.
Prepare business logic documentation, update manuals, instructions, and operating procedures for any assets created.
Communicate with in ternal customers; provide information, troubleshooting, and assistance involving system processes and procedures.
The hours for this position will be 40 hours per week. The term of this position is expected to be one year.
Qualifications
An equivalent combination to:
G raduation from high school or GED. Typically, the applicant should be enrolled in college or study programs related to information technology or possess equivalent experience.
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
A Commitment to Equity & Diversity
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tacoma-power/) is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.
The Community
Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!
View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI
Apply
All interested individuals must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.
Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $ 25.35
Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/)
Get Assistance
For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.
For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
Communication with the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Do you have an equivalent combination to graduation from high school or GED?
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No
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Are you enrolled in college or study programs related to information technology or possess equivalent experience?
Yes
No
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Please describe your experience with writing SQL queries. If you do not have this experience, include N/A.
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Please describe your experience creating data visualizations with tools such as Tableau. If you do not have this experience, include N/A.
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One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe an experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
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Please tell us how you first learned about this job opening.
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Where did you learn about this internship?
Required Question
Employer
City of Tacoma
Address
Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
Phone
253-591-5400
Website
http://www.tacoma.gov
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