2026 Summer Internships | Data Analytics

Company: Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT US Allegheny County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) is the largest agency with a $1 billion budget, supporting over 200,000 residents annually through community partnerships. The ACDHS Internship Program offers students practical experience in public service, involving meaningful projects that enhance social services. ACDHS 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 ACDHS office Must have an Allegheny County address during the internship International candidates must meet federal I-9 employment eligibility requirements. Data Analytics Internships Overview The Data Analytics internships at ACDHS 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 ACDHS 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 ACDHS 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 Develop scalable methods to link DHS provider data with public data sources using APIs 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 What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience working with real-world data to inform decisions in a large public agency Skills in data analysis, visualization, and translating insights into actionable recommendations Exposure to how data supports policy, operations, and service delivery across human services Experience communicating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders Opportunity to present your work to ACDHS leadership through a final project or presentation Understanding of career pathways in data analytics within the public and social impact sector

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