Data Analytics Intern

The National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington, D.C., announces an opening for a Data Analytics Intern within the Research, Policy and Governance Studies team.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will work with the Research, Policy and Governance Studies team from January through May 2027.  The intern will assist in completing ongoing data/research projects, creating data visualizations and providing technical and administrative support.  The qualifications and skills needed for the position are presented below:

• Strong data and analytical skills necessary.
• Background in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Geography, or related social science field.
• Proficiency with programming and statistical tools such as Python, R or Stata.
• Comfort in handling large datasets and databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products. Excel and Word skills should be at an intermediate level or higher.
• Ability to work independently (within a team) and handle multiple tasks under short deadlines.
• Strong writing skills.
• Eye for detail; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Undergraduate students (especially those in the senior class), recent college graduates and graduate students majoring in economics, political science, statistics, mathematics, public policy, geography, other social sciences, or related fields of interest to NACo are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to students with a social science or quantitative policy background who are interested in local/state government careers.

Hours/Salary

Interns work 24–29 hours per week, depending on the Department's needs and the intern's availability, with at least 2 full days per week in office preferred. This internship is paid.

Application Procedures

To apply for an internship, please send a resume to research@naco.org. 

In your email, indicate your availability (approximate hours per week available to work and approximate start and end dates).  If available, interns should provide any sample code used in a data project. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled at any time.

Ricardo Aguilar

Director, Data Analytics

660 North Capitol Street, NW

Suite 400

Washington, District of Columbia 20001