2026-2027 Yearlong Ridership Data Analytics Intern II

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Educational Experience/Requirements:

Preferred Major(s): Computer Science Data Science Data Analytics Math Statistics Urban Planning Artifical Intelligence Physics Computer Engineering
Preferred Level of Education: College first year and above
Required enrollment status: Full-time(as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university

Physical Requirements:

The demands associated with the normal office environment
Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
Light physical activity including walking outdoors and climbing stairs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
Good project management skills.
Data visualization skills.
Strong data analysis skills.
Geospatial analysis skills.
Proficient in Python-R and SQL.
Knowledge of Power BI

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience professional development and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills knowledge and experience needed to perform in todays technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.

Our internships are project-based; therefore the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.

In this role within the Strategy & Innovation departments Ridership Analysis and Reporting unit interns will:

Analyze and transform geospatial transaction data.
Identify ridership patterns based on aggregated data and note opportunities for rider experience improvements.
Create Power BI reports to track ridership patterms over time and identify significant changes

Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street Chicago Illinois 60661)

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

Required Experience:

Intern

Educational Experience/Requirements: Preferred Major(s): Computer Science Data Science Data Analytics Math Statistics Urban Planning Artifical Intelligence Physics Computer Engineering Preferred Level of Education: College first year and above Required enrollment status: Full-time(as defined b...