Statistical Intern Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.88 Hourly
Location : Cumberland County, PA
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: N-2026-56650
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR Bur Plng Rsch Stat
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: U2700
Position Number: 50393051
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: 98
Pay Group: ST01
Bureau / Division Code: 00110820
Bureau / Division: Bureau Planning Research and Statistics
Worksite Address: 1920 Technology Parkway
City: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17050
Contact Name: Ariel Leicht
Contact Email: arleicht@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Planning, Research and Statistics Intern and gain experience that prepares you for future data-focused work. You will learn how information is used to study programs, guide decisions, and support operations across the agency. This internship offers hands-on learning with data tools, reporting, and research techniques. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to build valuable skills in a professional public-sector environment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This internship focuses on supporting data analysis, research, and reporting that help guide agency decisions within the Department of Corrections. You will work with administrative data and assist in creating tools, reports, and visualizations used across the bureau. As a Planning, Research and Statistics Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Analysis: Analyze administrative and research data using SQL, Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
• Research Support: Prepare, interpret, and present information for research and evaluation projects
• Workforce Studies: Assist with staff retention research and workforce data analysis
• Dashboard Creation: Develop dashboards, reports, and other analytical products
• Project Assistance: Support additional analytics and evaluation tasks based on bureau priorities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position,
• Hourly Rate: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $17.88 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Internship Requirement:

• Must be a current graduate student majoring in data science, economics, public policy, criminology, sociology, statistics, or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have strong quantitative research and data analysis skills.
• You must have strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience with Power BI or other data analysis and visualization tools
• Experience with SQL and Excel

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Internship Requirement - Are you a current graduate student majoring in Data Science, Economics, Public Policy, Criminology, Sociology, Statistics, or a related Field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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Additional Requirement - Do you possess strong quantitative research and data analysis skills?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Additional Requirement -Do you possess strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Preferred Criteria - Do you have experience with Power BI or other data analysis and visualization tools?

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Preferred Criteria - Do you have experience with SQL and Excel?

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