Summer 2024 - Demand Forecasting Intern - 90345543 - Washington

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Amtrak is seeking an intern to support the Director, Demand Forecasting, in reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing demand data and models used to forecast Amtrak ridership and ticket revenue. This position will require the candidate to apply theoretical concepts to robust data sources and create meaningful insight that can be shared with senior leadership. Specifically, the candidate would provide analysis into the impact of various attributes like price, travel time, and service frequency/times. The internship is designed to provide an environment where the intern can both acquire new knowledge and hone his or her skills in a practical manner via a professional, office setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The intern will assist the department with a wide range of projects requiring tactical and strategic analytics, including ridership/revenue analysis, ridership/revenue forecasting, business case support, budget planning and development, data visualization, and market analysis. The intern may also assist in developing and preparing presentation materials, data reviews and complete other analysis-related projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, business (finance, accounting) or economics.
• Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical skills required. Interest in travel or transportation industry preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Programming skills/experience with Python/R, SQL, VB, and/or other computer coding.
• Some experience with the use of ArcView (and/or other GIS software).
• Must possess excellent customer service, strong communication and interpersonal skills, work well with others in an integrated team environment, and must be self-motivated.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

The hourly range is $17.50 per hour - $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc.  In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.

Please be advised that the Summer 2024 internship program will run from May 20th - August 9th.

Requisition ID:161523
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia
Job Family/Function:Transportation 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:0 - 5% 
 

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.