What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Project Management Intern position at San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)?
Description
Overview of SANDAG
We exist to maintain and improve the quality of life for everyone who calls this region home. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is both a metropolitan planning organization and a council of governments, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including improving equity, transportation, air quality, clean energy, economic development, goods movement, public health, public safety, housing, and more.
Our current focus is to serve as a data driven agency, speeding up the delivery of exciting, large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the region. This includes building a new Central Mobility Hub to link transit connections, boosting cross-border travel between the U.S. and Mexico with a new, high-tech border crossing facility, and fortifying our coastal railway corridor against erosion. Other important SANDAG initiatives include administering the TransNet Program, disseminating critical economic and criminal justice data, providing a forum for housing needs, and offering funding and technical assistance to partner agencies.
Role
If you are a student or recent graduate, a paid internship at SANDAG may be a great way to launch your career! The agency is always working on interesting and challenging projects, and our managers are dedicated to sharing these experiences and mentoring the next generation of professionals in the industry. With the guidance and mentoring of senior staff, this position will provide a “hands-on” learning experience in the research/data profession. The experience is substantive. If selected for an internship, you would be fully integrated into your team and given project responsibilities that are both learning opportunities and a chance for you to contribute to the overall success of the agency.
The Technology Program Management intern will contribute as a team member to research innovative solutions to improve data efficiency, assisting with ERP system implementation, developing SSRS reports and business tools, maintaining in-house applications, and enhancing SANDAG’s public websites.
Job Responsibilities
Overview of SANDAG
We exist to maintain and improve the quality of life for everyone who calls this region home. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is both a metropolitan planning organization and a council of governments, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including improving equity, transportation, air quality, clean energy, economic development, goods movement, public health, public safety, housing, and more.
Our current focus is to serve as a data driven agency, speeding up the delivery of exciting, large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the region. This includes building a new Central Mobility Hub to link transit connections, boosting cross-border travel between the U.S. and Mexico with a new, high-tech border crossing facility, and fortifying our coastal railway corridor against erosion. Other important SANDAG initiatives include administering the TransNet Program, disseminating critical economic and criminal justice data, providing a forum for housing needs, and offering funding and technical assistance to partner agencies.
Role
If you are a student or recent graduate, a paid internship at SANDAG may be a great way to launch your career! The agency is always working on interesting and challenging projects, and our managers are dedicated to sharing these experiences and mentoring the next generation of professionals in the industry. With the guidance and mentoring of senior staff, this position will provide a “hands-on” learning experience in the research/data profession. The experience is substantive. If selected for an internship, you would be fully integrated into your team and given project responsibilities that are both learning opportunities and a chance for you to contribute to the overall success of the agency.
The Technology Program Management intern will contribute as a team member to research innovative solutions to improve data efficiency, assisting with ERP system implementation, developing SSRS reports and business tools, maintaining in-house applications, and enhancing SANDAG’s public websites.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the development of innovative solutions designed to increase efficiency in data collection, management, and analysis.
- Assist and support the implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Develop SSRS reports and tools to support business operation and planning.
- Develop and provide technical support for in-house applications.
- Provide technical support and enhancements to SANDAG's public-facing websites.
- Graduate or undergraduate level coursework in software engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Proficient in computer skills with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Internet research.
- Knowledge of front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Server-side programming on Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Experience with C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and SSRS reporting.
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
- Knowledge of the Azure DevOps environment and Content Management System - Sitecore is a plus
- Problem-solving and communication skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks typical of an entry-level software developer position.
