Description
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships, providing students with the opportunity to work with experienced professionals on assignments critical to building, operating, and maintaining transportation and infrastructure assets in New York and New Jersey. Assignments include hands-on projects where interns quickly become part of the team and help the agency with its mission of keeping the region moving. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.
The Chief Security Office is looking for a Data Analytics intern to join their Resource Management & Planning team!
About the Chief Security Officer and Resource Management & Planning Unit:
The Chief Security Office (CSO) is a pivotal division within the Port Authority, tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the Port Authority's assets, including its customers, employees, and critical infrastructure. CSO is structured into several specialized units including Resource Management & Planning, each focusing on different aspects of security and operational management.
Resource Management & Planning (RMP) supports all departments under CSO. It assists in vital administrative functions such as contract administration, data analytics for crime and financial statistics, process improvement initiatives (e.g., automation), purchasing equipment, and managing requests for office space and vehicles. RMP is essential in ensuring that each unit has the resources and tools required for efficient operation.
Responsibilities:
- Visualize and analyze crime statistics to identify trends and patterns within the Port Authority Police Department jurisdiction
- Work with financial data to assess budgetary impacts and resource allocation efficiencies
- Develop visualizations and reports to communicate key insights from data analyses to senior management and stakeholders
- Collaborate with the security team to enhance data-driven decision-making processes
- Assist in the implementation of new data collection and analysis tools
- Participate in regular meetings to discuss findings and receive feedback
Qualifications:
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program through the Fall 2024 semester (August 2024 or beyond)
- Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
- Interest in public service and/or transportation
- Willingness to learn
Desired:
- Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related major
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g. SQL, R, and Python).
- Basic understanding of crime statistics and financial data
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau and Power BI)
- Knowledge of statistical modeling and predictive analytics
- Familiarity with PowerAutomate
- Ability to communicate/present complex data to a non-technical audience
- Interest in law enforcement or public safety data analysis
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
Internship Details:
- The start date will be Thursday, May 30 with an orientation that will take place at 4 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan
- The internship will last 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 23
- This is a full-time internship (generally 5 days per week at 7.25 hours of work per day plus a 45-minute break)
- The format is expected to be hybrid, 2 days virtual and 3 days in-person at Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, NJ
- The hourly salary range is $17.20 to $28.85 (the hourly salary is determined by internship type and school year)
- These details are subject to change
How to Apply:
- Click "Apply Now"
- Follow the prompts
- Please submit the following with your application:
- A resume that clearly indicates your expected graduation date
- A cover letter detailing why you want to intern at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Note: the selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation conducted by the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a combined cover letter and resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.