About the role#
The Data Analytics Product Management intern joins the Strategic Initiatives department to support data-driven decision-making across the MTA. This role involves managing project documentation, coordinating stakeholder requests, and maintaining the infrastructure used to track data initiatives. You will work on-site at MTA Headquarters in New York.
What you'll do#
- Draft and maintain project charters for new and active data initiatives.
- Write Jira epics, stories, and tasks based on stakeholder requirements.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to track data access requests and deliverables.
- Review and triage incoming project requests.
- Attend stakeholder and vendor meetings to take notes and track action items.
- Support documentation for data classification and governance.
- Assist in preparing materials for leadership reviews of the project portfolio.
- Perform quality assurance on data products by comparing outputs against requirements.
- Maintain and improve the team's project tracking infrastructure in Jira.
- Support scoping and requirements documentation for the rebuild of the MTA external metrics site.
- Assist in planning MTA-wide data community meetings and tutorials.
What you'll need#
- Matriculation in a graduate program with at least a 2.8 GPA.
- Preferred majors include Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Location & details#
- Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site, 20-28 hours per week.
- Compensation: $21.00 per hour.
About Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates a large transit network serving 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. It consists of six agencies including subway, bus, and commuter rail systems alongside bridge and tunnel operations. The organization manages the largest bus fleet in the country and provides approximately 2.6 billion trips annually. It is a government agency based in New York City with over 21,000 employees.
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