About the role#
The Orion Program is increasing its use of data-driven insights to support program management, decision-making, and operational efficiency. As an intern, you will work with program specialists and engineering teams to consolidate, visualize, and interpret data that supports ongoing mission activities. You will focus on developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, managing program data, and supporting analytic needs across various functional areas.
What you'll do#
- Support the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of Power BI dashboards for Orion leadership and working groups.
- Gather, organize, validate, and manage data from various Orion functional areas.
- Analyze trends, identify data quality issues, and propose improvements.
- Work with subject matter experts to understand reporting requirements and convert them into clear, useful visualizations.
- Document data sources, dashboard logic, and update processes to support continuity.
- Present analytical findings and improvements to stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate junior or senior, or a graduate-level student.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with data management concepts like cleaning, structuring, and validation.
- Experience with Excel, SQL, or Python.
- Familiarity with leveraging SI tools or built-in SI features.
- Ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and comfort working collaboratively.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Houston, Texas.
- The internship runs from January 25, 2027, to May 7, 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- US citizenship is required.
- Applicants must be pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
About NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a government agency founded in 1958. It conducts research and development in aeronautics, space exploration, and science. The organization operates from various locations across the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC. With over 53,000 employees, it manages missions involving rockets, spacecraft, and Earth observation.
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