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Chicago Transit Authority · 2 weeks ago

2026-2027 Yearlong Ridership Data Analytics Intern I

USA-Illinois-Chicago

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! They are seeking a Yearlong Ridership Data Analytics Intern to work within the Strategy & Innovation department's Ridership Analysis and Reporting unit, where interns will aggregate and analyze data and design engaging interactive data visualizations for stakeholders.

TravelCustomer ServiceSocial MediaTransportationCommunitiesPublic Transportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Aggregate data across various sources

Analyze data to identify narratives

Design engaging interactive data visualizations for stakeholders

Qualification

Data analysisData visualizationPythonSQLStatisticsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProject management

Required

Full-time enrollment status in a degree program at an accredited college or university

Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good analytical and critical thinking skills

Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail

Good project management skills

Data visualization skills

Strong data analysis skills

Proficient in statistics

Proficient in Python-R and SQL

Preferred

Preferred Major(s): Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Math, Statistics, Urban Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Computer Engineering

Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above

Company

Chicago Transit Authority

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We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.

Founded in 1947

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.transitchicago.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Chicago Transit Authority has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (1)

2024 (1)

2023 (3)

2022 (1)

2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$146.1M

Key Investors

Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation

2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M

2023-06-27Grant· $25M

Leadership Team

Jeremy Fine

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Bill Mooney

Chief Infrastructure Officer

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