Data Analyst Intern Jobs in Azusa, CA (NOW HIRING)

CAREER DESCRIPTION Data Analyst Intern (Unpaid Intern) Please note the deadline for this recruitment is Monday, August 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT). COUNTY OF ORANGE The County of Orange is California's third most populous county, with more than 3 million residents and 34 cities. It is one of the region's largest employers, with a workforce of about 18,000.

Working for the County offers a variety of opportunities for career development and growth, and the job satisfaction of serving the public and contributing to efforts that make a difference in people's lives. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE The County of Orange, County Executive Office implements policies of the Board of Supervisors, supports County departments, oversees the County's infrastructure and real estate assets, prepares the annual County budget, manages the County's public debt program and assists the public. The County Executive Officer is the highest-ranking appointed executive in the County and works with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff, elected and appointed department heads and the County's 19,000 employees to oversee the provision of essential government services through 22 departments.

The County Executive Office is organized into six divisions: County Operations, Finance, Human Resource Services, Information Technology, Real Estate and Government & Community Relations. CEO aids in supporting the County Departments. There is potential with this recruitment to be placed at different agencies within the County.

THE OPPORTUNITY/RESPONSIBILITIES The CEO Data Analytics Unit seeks a data analyst intern with a background in database management, statistical analyses, and data visualization techniques to assist with multi agency and department projects within the County. The data analytics graduate level intern will be supporting multiple projects. Examples of potential projects may include countrywide need assessments, OC Justice through Prevention and Intervention (OC Cares), supporting various departments on data requests, and reporting of various data to Orange County advisory councils.

The intern will be supervised by a Data Analytics Manager and will obtain necessary trainings related to data within projects (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Compliance, Criminal Justice Information Services Compliance, etc.). The intern will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities: Utilize programs such as R, Power BI, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Perform data cleaning and validation techniques Calculate and report performance indicators, trends, and potential correlations Create reports, data dashboards and data visualizations Collaborate with staff within the CEO's office as well as within various agencies or departments MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This recruitment is open to applicants pursuing or graduated (within the last 6 months) with their bachelor's or graduate degree. Candidates should have completed coursework pertaining to Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related area with a focus on data analytics

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for the Data Analytics Internship will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and will demonstrate a strong proficiency in programming languages in R, statistical analysis, report writing, GIS mapping, and creating data dashboards and visualizations. Collaboration and attention to detail are must-have strengths. TIME COMMITMENT The internship is in Santa Ana California, with no option for remote work, length is 3 to 6 months with a commitment of 15-20 hours per week.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THE INTERN Interns are offered an excellent opportunity to: Resume building Explore a career in local government Learn intricacies of database management Develop skills in data reporting to different audiences Mentorship from a data analysis professional Network with professionals in data analysis Apply knowledge through real life application and best practices in field APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter HERE.

Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered. REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK Prior to placement, the applicant may be assigned to support County departments such as the County Executive Office, John Wayne Airport, or Probation. The applicant will be asked to undergo a LiveScan criminal record check through the California Department of Justice that requires a Social Security number and state-issued driver's license or identification card.

References may also be contacted to verify the applicant's qualifications. AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT WITH JWA The successful candidate must clear background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA). References may also be contact to verify the applicant's qualifications.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLACEMENT WITH PROBATION The Probation Department requires that all candidates undergo an extensive background investigation process, to the satisfaction of the Department. Candidates must successfully clear prior to the start of their internship. All internship offers are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person.

Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-opportunities Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or countyoforangeinterns@ceo.oc.gov