Internship Program US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics

The Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) fulfills the following vital responsibilities: it administers the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) data collections comprised of the EEO-1 Component 1, 3, 4, and 5, and disseminates this data to Commission officials at headquarters and in the field, to Congress, to FEPA agencies, and to the public; it provides high level analytic support for investigations of workplace discrimination and develops and maintains a central repository for workforce data; it facilitates data access through multiple partnerships; and it serves as a statistical research source for other areas of the Commission. OEDA, under the direction of the Office of the Chair, aids the Commission in its efforts to achieve its mission and plan its goals and objectives strategically by researching, collecting, and analyzing relevant data and information; reviewing and analyzing organizational activities; and recommending approaches and procedures to improve operations by ensuring data-driven decision-making.

Overview: 

The internships provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable skills while supporting the work of the agency in eradicating employment discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunity. Interns will work closely with experienced statisticians, data scientists, or labor economists on a variety of diverse projects.

OEDA interns, under supervision, participate in verification and validation efforts to improve data quality, prepare public data products, and assist in research on topics such as disclosure avoidance techniques and data linkage. Interns may assist in drafting or preparing documentation for topics related to data access guidance, policies, and procedures. They may, under supervision, provide technical assistance to researchers outside of EEOC. The office is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Internships are unpaid. 

Application Requirements & Deadlines:

Qualifications: 

Current, full-time graduate student in data science, statistics, or related field at an accredited college or university. Applicants should have an understanding of data analytics and experience using quantitative or qualitative research methods, moderate to extensive programming experience in statistical languages (e.g., R, SAS), and good written and oral communication skills.

Internships are available during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Typically, internships are part-time (approximately 8-12 hours) for 10-14 weeks. Students may apply to receive course credits.

Application close dates:

• Spring: Oct 31^st
• Summer: Feb 29^th
• Fall: May 31^st  

Non-US citizen students are encouraged to apply early as processing times may take longer.

Application (How to Apply): 

Please submit a resume together with a cover letter indicating your interest, and a short writing sample (3-5 pages) or other work product to OEDAintern@eeoc.gov.