What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst Intern position at Seattle Housing Authority?
We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.
The Organization
The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven organization. Our main office is located in vibrant Lower Queen Anne, with field offices across Seattle. We are committed to expanding housing opportunities and strengthening communities throughout the city.
With a dedicated team of over 850 employees, SHA fosters a supportive, dynamic workplace where collaboration and professional growth are valued. Our staff has made us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.
We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, professional learning opportunities, and active employee resource groups. SHA values your unique background and perspective - we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statement.
The position: We are seeking to fill a Business Analyst Internposition. Under direct supervision, the intern will support the Housing Operations Data team with data analysis and report development. The role may also assist with special research and analytical projects in support of departmental needs. Additional responsibilities include performing a variety of administrative tasks, computer-based projects, and customer service functions.
This position is temporary part-time (20 hours a week) with an estimated end date of 07/15/2026 and is open to both undergraduates and graduate students who meet the qualifications outlined below.
The Ideal Candidate Has
Why Should You Apply?
The Organization
The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven organization. Our main office is located in vibrant Lower Queen Anne, with field offices across Seattle. We are committed to expanding housing opportunities and strengthening communities throughout the city.
With a dedicated team of over 850 employees, SHA fosters a supportive, dynamic workplace where collaboration and professional growth are valued. Our staff has made us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.
We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, professional learning opportunities, and active employee resource groups. SHA values your unique background and perspective - we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statement.
The position: We are seeking to fill a Business Analyst Internposition. Under direct supervision, the intern will support the Housing Operations Data team with data analysis and report development. The role may also assist with special research and analytical projects in support of departmental needs. Additional responsibilities include performing a variety of administrative tasks, computer-based projects, and customer service functions.
This position is temporary part-time (20 hours a week) with an estimated end date of 07/15/2026 and is open to both undergraduates and graduate students who meet the qualifications outlined below.
The Ideal Candidate Has
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college education program.
- Basic familiarity with office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge or experience using data analytics tools or applications (excel, Power BI, Tableau etc.)
- Experience in or interest in using SQL.
- May assist in a variety of special projects, surveys, and research analysis in support of the department.
- Performs a wide variety of computer projects.
- Interpret data & communicate findings to key stakeholders.
- Build & maintain dashboards and reports.
- Clean, pull and merge data for ad-hoc requests.
- Assist with basic data queries using Structured Query Language (SQL) to extract and support information requests.
- Support development of goals, work plans, performance measures, and service improvements; collaborate effectively and work well under pressure.
- Attend required safety trainings; use and maintain PPE; report injuries, hazards, and incidents; follow all safety policies and procedures.
Why Should You Apply?
- Reasonable hours
- Opportunity for part-time remote work, depending on position.
- Opportunities for additional on-the-job training