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**Some of what you'll be doing:** This is a part-time school year, and a full-time summer internship opportunity expected to last one year. The Port of Seattle's Business Intelligence (BI) Department is seeking a graduate student passionate about data analytics to support the Department's work to advance the Port's capacity and capability to leverage data to power organizational success. The BI 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, highlight insights we hadn't previously seen, and do it all faster than we've been able to previously. Throughout your internship experience, you will own and 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 they relate to the Port's broader analytics and research strategy and vision. Some of the things you'll be doing include: + Data manipulation: Create and curate data sets from disparate data that facilitate insight generation. + Data sensemaking: Identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets requiring an in-depth evaluation of variables. + Analysis: analyze complex business problems using internal and external data. Design and build automated reports, reporting tools, and dashboards, as well as statistical models. + Project management: Manage project requests end-to-end, including gathering requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams. + 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. **Who you are:** + **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. + **Experience** - You have experience in data manipulation, knowledge of analytical methods and practices, and a good understanding of data visualization and information design concepts. + **Communication** - You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both 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 are able to work on assignments and manage time independently to complete tasks, and also have strong organizational skills. + **Technical Skills** - You have experience with a programming language (e.g. SQL, R), data modeling, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau). **What else you need to know:** + **Work Schedule** - Normal work hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. + **Work Environment** - You will primarily work remotely in accordance with the Port's Flexible Work Arrangement policy and may be required to work in an office environment as needed to meet business and operational needs. + **Limited Duration** - This is a limited-duration position and is expected to last up to one year. + **Security Requirements** - As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. + **Washington State Residency Requirement** - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. **Why you'll love it here:** **The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port's mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found** **on the Port of Seattle's website.** **If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the "** **Collective Bargaining Agreement** **" or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.** + **Getting to Work** - From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid. + **Diversity, and Inclusion** - The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees - regardless of race, gender, and other identities - succeed and reach their fullest potential. + **Work-Life Balance** - We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced. + **Mission Driven** - We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner. **Why the Port of Seattle:** Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here . Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors - throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership - the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity . **Location:** Seattle Tacoma International Airport **Organization:** Business Intelligence **Employee Status:** Temporary **Schedule:** Part-time **Posting Expires:** Jan 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM **Minimum Salary:** 30.30 **Midpoint Salary:** 32.30 **Req ID:** 003921 The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. 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