Summer 2026 - Planning and Analytics Intern - 90403208 - Washington jobs in United States
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Amtrak · 1 day ago

Summer 2026 - Planning and Analytics Intern - 90403208 - Washington

positionWashington, DC
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$18/hr - $35/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Amtrak is a leading transportation company connecting businesses and communities across the United States. They are seeking a Planning and Analytics Intern to support service planning efforts through data analysis, report creation, and collaboration with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Research, collect, and analyze data related to ridership demand, on-time performance, fleet utilization, etc
Compile complex datasets related to capacity, frequency, train miles, etc
Coordinate with stakeholders throughout Amtrak to consolidate feedback on service proposals
Organize and perform quality control reviews of existing Amtrak data sources to build into Service Planning's development of key deliverables
Assist in building service capacity and financial performance forecasts for expansions
Ensure data integrity, e.g., references to appropriate data elements, etc
Develop recommendations
Communicate recommendations effectively

Qualification

Analytical programming languagesSQLRPythonAdvanced ExcelManage multiple deliverablesTransportation industry experienceCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution
Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Transportation/Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
Must have at least 2 years of academic undergraduate studies completed or a junior status at minimum
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

Preferred

Familiarity with or previous work experience in the transportation industry
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Experience with one or more of the following: analytical programming languages, SQL, R, Python, advanced Excel

Benefits

Amtrak rail pass privileges
One (1) PTO day per academic year

Company

Amtrak

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Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.amtrak.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Amtrak 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)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (40)
2023 (50)
2022 (52)
2021 (42)
2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$125.7M
Key Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M

Leadership Team

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John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Recent News

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Amtrak Wins Reversal of $44 Million Award in Random Attack Case
2026-01-03
Business Insider
Amtrak is booming: Why more Americans are taking its trains than ever before
2026-01-03
Investing.com
Report says Amtrak’s new higher-speed trains delayed by planning, track issues
2025-12-24
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