Graduate Intern – Statistical Analyst

This is a full-time summer internship opportunity. The graduate intern will assist the Business Intelligence Research Team with data analysis. The graduate intern will apply advanced mathematics, statistics, and programming (R, Python, SAS) to real-world problems related to passenger/travel behavior and other airport-related data.  

The Business Intelligence Department is a team of high-performance problem-solvers focused on creating a decision-making culture informed by insights to drive action. The BI Department is an enterprise support group, constantly challenged to work with a wide spectrum of complex data spanning the Port’s aviation, maritime, and support service divisions. We want our data to tell a clear story. Throughout your internship experience, you will drive relevant analytical projects to solve real-world business challenges. As a key member of the Business Intelligence Department, you will gain insights into the key functions of your team as it relates to the Port’s broader analytics and research strategy and vision. Some of the things you will be doing include:  

• Analysis: Analyze complex internal and external data using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling), HLM (Hierarchical Linear Modeling), Cluster analysis, Factor analysis, and other types of analyses.  
• Insights to action: Clearly present findings and recommendations to decision makers at various levels of the organization, leveraging data visualization and storytelling best practices.  
• Growth and development: Improve your own performance in technical skills, analytical thinking, communications, performance measurement, and continuous improvement. 

• A student – You must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as business analytics, data science, statistics, information management, or a related discipline.  
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.  
• Data Knowledge – You have experience in data manipulation, knowledge of advanced analytical methods and practices, and a good understanding of data visualization and information design concepts.  
• Communication – You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, and can effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Proactive – You are a self-starter motivated to make meaningful contributions and can effectively work in a team environment.  
• Organized – You can work on assignments and manage time independently to complete tasks and have strong organizational skills.
• Technical Experience – You have experience with SAS, R, Python, or other statistical software.