Shape Career Paths for approximately 2000 Employees at Virginia DMV
2 Positions Available
Build the Systems That Build Careers
Ever wondered how large organizations help employees grow from entry-level to leadershipYoureabout to find outby building those systems for two interns to help develop DMVs career pathing and performance management framework.
Why This Matters
The Virginia DMV employs approximately 3000 people across the Commonwealth. Right nowweredesigning new career development opportunities for our entire workforceandyoullbe part of the team creating the roadmap. ThisisntHR paperwork;itsorganizational strategythatimpactsthousands of careers.
The Project:
Design career frameworks build data dashboards and help shapetalent strategies.
Youllwork on two interconnected initiatives: creating career pathing tools and developing the metrics that measure their success.
What Youll Build:
Career Pathing Framework:
Design career maps for various functional areas across DMV
Develop policy guidelines and practical tools
Build SharePoint resources employees canuse
Create pathways showing how people can grow within the organization
Performance Metrics & Analytics:
Develop metrics to measure organizationaleffectiveness
May includePowerBIdashboard development (great resume line)
Create reports that support data-informed leadership decisions
Track impact of career development initiatives
YourDeliverables:
Careermaps for multiple DMV departments
Metrics framework measuringeffectiveness
Interactive dashboards and analytical reports
Policy documentation and employee-facing tools
What Youll Actually Learn:
Technical Skills:
Data visualization and dashboard development (PowerBI)
SharePoint site design
Metrics development and performance measurement
Data analysis for strategic decision-making
Strategic Skills:
Organizational development and workforce planning
Career framework design
Stakeholder engagement across departments
How large public-sector organizationsplan for and developtalentstrategies
Resume Translation:Developed career pathing framework and performance analytics serving approximately 2000state employees
Why This Experience Is Valuable:
Every organization-government corporate nonprofit-needs people who understand how to develop talent and measure organizational the HR strategy side the data analytics side and the policy development side all in one project. PlusyoulllearnPowerBI which is in high demand across industries.
The Details
Location:DMV Headquarters Richmond VA (on-site)
Dates:June 1 - August 7 2026
Hours:40 hours/week (full-time 10 weeks)
Openings:2 positions
Who Should Apply
Requirements:
18 years old
Completed at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours) by May 2026 and currently enrolled
OR graduated December 2025/May 2026
3.0 GPA minimum
Strong communication presentation and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal abilities
Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 (Excel skills especially valuable)
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Available 40 hours/week on-site
Ideal Candidates:
Completed 4 semesters (48 credit hours)
Majoring in Human Resources Organizational Design or Public Administration
Recent graduates (Dec 2025 or May 2026)
Interest in data analysis organizational development or HR strategy
Bonus: Experience withPowerBI SharePoint or data visualization tools
Required Experience:
Intern
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