IT Data Analyst Intern

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Why It's a great opportunity: Pierce County’s Information Technology Division has an IT Analyst internship opportunity that will utilize and enhance your Microsoft Power BI skills.

In this role you and your team will be supporting the Juvenile Courts by reconfiguring approximately 25 reports to conform to new reporting standards.

This will enable them to create easier fixes and modifications to reports they rely on.

This is a great opportunity for an aspiring data analyst/data engineer to learn more about Power BI and interaction with customers.

The Information Technology Division’s 130 staff are responsible for building, operating, and maintaining the technologies that power essential public services in Pierce County.

We provide diverse technology solutions including commercial applications, geographic information systems, and sophisticated custom software, supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure combining both on-premises and cloud-based platforms, and all secured by a reliable network.

Our team thrives in a positive, collaborative environment combined with continual learning and development to enable our highly impactful work.

Join us and be part of a division where your contributions truly make a difference.

Why It's a great department: The Finance Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship.

Finance staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management.

Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities.

Guided by leadership values that emphasize collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, the Finance Department offers a supportive, innovative, and team-oriented environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on County operations and the community.

Learn more about the Finance Department here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from using and expanding your experience with Microsoft Power BI.

A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a desire to help and support co-workers will be key.

This is a primarily remote internship, so dedication and being self-driven will also ensure your success.

Your future in this role: This internship provides a great professional beginning for your data analytics and Power BI tools. Your work will directly impact your community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the IT Division and Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Standardize reports to Power BI data models.
• Quality assurance checks to ensure the reports are working correctly.
• Reporting status at daily team meetings.
• Collaborating with customers to confirm requirements and coordinating testing efforts.

Qualifications

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• IT/Data Analytics program enrollment or background AND
• Exposure and some experience with Power BI or any reporting tool.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?