Skip to main content
 

Data Analyst – Modeling Intern 2023

Firm Name
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Firm Location
Chicago, IL
Firm Website
https://jobs.keldair.com/CMAP/jobs/55422/data-analyst-modeling-intern-2023

Description

Job Description
Position

The intern will participate in CMAP’s transportation modeling activities, which provides data analysis and quantitative modeling in support of CMAP’s planning work.  Specifically, the intern will assist CMAP’s modeling staff in developing, updating, and performing quality control activities on input datasets that support agency modeling tools. The intern may also be asked to interpret and summarize analysis results. This position may also require the intern to search for and review reports to support research activities. This internship opportunity will be remote and selected candidate must have personal laptop to use.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Strong research, analysis (both qualitative and quantitative), and communication skills.  Experience with Geographic Information Systems software, scripting languages, and statistical analysis applications (e.g., Python, R, SAS) is desired.

Equipment

Part of the work will be done remotely therefore interns will need access to a Windows computer, in good working order.  If the intern does not have access to this equipment, it can be provided upon request.

Who should apply?

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, public policy, economics, geography, transportation, environmental studies, or a related field.  Applicants enrolled in a master’s program preferred.

Ready to join us?

Apply here between February 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2023
Internship will last for three months, starting approximately June 1 through September 1, 2023, and will work no more than 29 hours/week. There are limited options to continue on as part-time (up to 19 hours/week) basis into the school year.
Minor start and end-date accommodations may be made.
Targeted start dates:
Group 1: May 30,2023
Group 2: June 12, 2023
Interns able to participate in person for at least 50% of their hours are preferred. If necessary, CMAP will consider other hybrid work alternatives.
Interviews will be held in March 2023. (Shortlisted candidates will be contacted).

Company Description

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values.

CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! This position will remain open until filled.

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  03/01/2023

Contact Information

Contact Name
Jenna Fulk
Contact Email
jfulk@cmap.illinois.gov
Contact Phone
(312) 386-8704
Job Category:
GIS, Internship, Other
Job Sector:
Public