About the role#
The Strategic Operations Graduate Intern will join the Data, Policy and Strategic Initiatives team in the President’s Office. You will work on data projects for the City-backed affordable housing insurance program. This role focuses on large-scale data analysis within a government context, specifically at the intersection of affordable housing and data science. You will receive coaching on synthesizing complex data and collaborating across disciplines.
What you'll do#
- Analyze large-scale operational data to identify trends and challenges.
- Navigate data warehouse relationships and consult with IT staff.
- Apply econometrics and causal inference to test hypotheses.
- Build data models to quantify problems and develop solutions.
- Create visualizations, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Support program design, project management, and idea development.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate program.
- Advanced skills in data and statistical analysis.
- 4+ years of professional experience in fields such as Economics, Data Science, Real Estate Finance, or Financial Planning and Analysis.
- Preferred: Enrollment in a master’s or PhD program in a quantitative discipline or an MBA with an analytics focus.
- Preferred: Advanced proficiency in R or Python.
- Preferred: Familiarity with accessing large-scale data through programmatic database connections.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York (On-site).
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
About New York City Housing Development Corporation
The New York City Housing Development Corporation is a government agency founded in 1971. It finances the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low, moderate, and middle-income residents. Based in New York City, the organization operates with approximately 298 employees. It issues bonds and provides low-cost loans to support both rental and homeownership developments.
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