Internship - Student Data Analyst

Eligibility

• Position is open only to Colorado state residents.
• Open to current students or recent graduates (graduates within the last 3 years, June 2023–Present).

Non‑employee internship; unpaid; no benefits. Minimum 8 hours per week. Duration: 2.5 months minimum with potential for extension. Hybrid work style; required to report to the listed address as needed.

• Create a fully functional Tableau dashboard for internal use, including interactive charts, filters, and summary metrics.
• Document and outline data sources, workflow processes, dashboard functionality, and instructions for future maintenance or enhancements.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation or demonstration of the dashboard and key findings.

Support the development of an internal data dashboard as part of a capstone‑style analytics project. Work with organizational data using R for data cleaning, analysis, and preparation, and use Tableau to design and build interactive dashboards for internal stakeholders.

• Analytical/Assessment
• Communication
• Interprofessional Practice

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health, or a related discipline; currently enrolled.
• OR recently graduated (within three calendar years, June 2023 – Present) with such a degree.
• Official or unofficial transcripts that show the degree conferred; foreign‑credentialed transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

• Experience analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
• Experience in data visualization.
• Intermediate experience with R.
• Experience with Tableau or other data‑visualization software.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

• A pre‑employment background check will be conducted.
• Signed Non‑Employee Confidentiality Agreement is required.
• If using the internship for academic credit, a signed Affiliation Agreement between CDPHE and your university is required.
• Hybrid workplace options; may be required to report to office as needed.

• Completed State of Colorado application.
• Resume and cover letter.
• Transcripts (or diploma); transcripts attached to your Colorado.gov/jobs application.
• DD‑214 (if veteran).

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

We will assist individuals with a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at  or call 303‑692‑2060, option 5.