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San Diego, CA

Internship

Onsite

$16.49/hr - $23.92/hr

Intern

SANDAG is the San Diego Association of Governments, focused on improving the quality of life in the region. They are seeking a Data Science Intern to assist in research and data management, providing a hands-on learning experience while contributing to critical projects.

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Responsibilities

Contribute as a team member to the research, collection, and compilation of project and program data; ensure the accuracy of information; maintain databases and documentation.
Assist in the collection and processing of data using computer software, including developing and maintaining computerized databases, coding data for computer input, documenting computer data files, writing and running computer programs, and editing and correcting data files after identifying and resolving data inconsistencies.
Contribute to the preparation of reports, summaries, correspondence, and presentations.
Assist in various research, analysis, and technical duties related to the maintenance and improvement of complex models such as the land use forecast model used to support regional transportation planning.
Participate in quality assurance/quality control processes to improve data and model analytic qualities; participate in processes to improve model transparency.

Qualification

Required

Undergraduate or Graduate level coursework in computer science, business analytics, data science, economics, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
Ability to conduct research, collection, compilation, and processing of project and program data.
Ability to ensure the accuracy of information and participate in the quality assurance and quality control processes.
Ability to contribute to the preparation of reports, summaries, correspondence, and presentations.
Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Internet research.
Ability to maintain databases and documentation.
Ability to communicate with various audiences using interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks typical of an entry-level data analytics position.