Intern (Fall) - Data, Strategy & Innovation

Posting Expires: 9/18/2026

Salary: $20/hr 

Position Overview

The Data Strategy & Innovation Intern will support the team’s efforts to modernize and streamline internal systems that support permitting and operational workflows. This role offers hands-on experience in digital transformation initiatives, including assisting with the deployment of new platforms, documenting existing systems, and helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency across the organization. The intern will work closely with project managers, technical staff, and operational teams to support the rollout of Oracle OPAL for permitting while also helping develop a comprehensive portfolio of the organization’s current systems and tools.

Key Responsibilities

Oracle OPAL Deployment Support

• Assist the team in coordinating tasks related to the implementation and rollout of Oracle OPAL for permitting processes
• Support documentation of workflows, user requirements, and implementation milestones
• Help track deployment progress, meeting notes, and action items
• Assist with organizing training materials and user adoption resources

Systems Portfolio Development

• Conduct research and documentation of existing internal systems, applications, and tools used across departments
• Help build and maintain a centralized portfolio or inventory of organizational systems
• Assist in identifying potential redundancies, overlaps, and gaps across platforms
• Contribute to visualizations, summaries, or reports that help the team understand the current technology landscape

Operational & Project Logistics

• Support scheduling, coordination, and documentation for project meetings and stakeholder sessions
• Help track deliverables and assist with project management tasks
• Organize materials, data, and documentation related to innovation initiatives

Learning Opportunities

Through this internship, students will gain exposure to:

• Digital transformation and government/organizational modernization efforts
• Technology implementation and change management
• Data strategy and systems mapping
• Cross-departmental collaboration and project management practices

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

Preferred Education & Experience

Pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Graduate’s degree in one of the Majors listed below:

Preferred Majors: Information Systems

 
Licensures and Certifications

None