2026 Summer Internships | Data Analytics

Confidential

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania internship

Posted: March 27, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

About Us

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is the largest agency with a $1 billion+ budget, supporting over 200,000 residents annually through community partnerships. The DHS Internship Program offers students practical experience in public service, involving meaningful projects that enhance social services. DHS seeks undergraduate and graduate students to apply their skills, work with professionals, and impact programs serving vulnerable groups.

Why Intern at DHS

Contribute to projects that improve lives across Allegheny County

Gain experience with one of the nation’s leading human services agencies

Work alongside experienced professionals and community partners

Build practical skills and explore careers in public service

Program Details

Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Schedule: 20–29 hours per week

Work Type: In-person (Pittsburgh-based roles)

Eligibility

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university (undergraduate or graduate)

Available to work at least 20 hours per week

Able to work in person at an assigned DHS office

Must have an Allegheny County address during the internship

International candidates must meet federal I-9 employment eligibility requirements.

Internship Overview

The Data Analytics Internship at DHS offers students the opportunity to apply their technical skills to real-world challenges that impact individuals, families, and communities across Allegheny County.

As a Data Analytics Intern, you will work on projects that help DHS improve services, make informed decisions, and better understand community needs. You will gain hands-on experience using data to support programs in areas such as child welfare, behavioral health, aging services, and community supports.

Focus Areas

Child Welfare Analytics

Criminal Justice Analytics

Client Experience Analytics

What You’ll Do

During your internship, you may:

Analyze real DHS datasets to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities

Support dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership

Clean, organize, and validate data from multiple sources

Translate data findings into clear, actionable insights

Collaborate with program, technology, and analytics teams

Contribute to projects that improve service delivery and outcomes

Preferred Skills

Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytical tool (Python, R, or advanced Excel) for data analysis and transformation

Experience cleaning, validating, and working with large, complex datasets

Ability to design dashboards or data visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) that support decision-making

Experience working with APIs to extract and integrate data (e.g., REST APIs, JSON)

Strong analytical and statistical reasoning skills, with the ability to interpret results accurately

Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences

Strong communication and organization skills, with the ability to manage work independently

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