Data Processing Intern - Summer 2026 at Data Trust in Arlington, VA

Summary: Data Trust is the leading provider of voter and electoral data to Republican and conservative campaigns. The Data Intern will support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and internal data systems, assisting in data collection, processing, and analysis. Responsibilities: - Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines that collect, transform, and load data from multiple sources into internal data systems - Support the development and optimization of data infrastructure to improve data accessibility, reliability, and performance - Help create and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI - Apply basic machine learning, statistical methods, or automated checks to help identify anomalies and improve overall data quality - Collaborate with the broader data team to document workflows, data models, and best practices for managing and analyzing datasets Required Qualifications: - Current student in a Bachelor's program in Data Science, Data Analytics, or Information Systems - Current student in a Bachelor's program in Political Science with technical coursework in data science - Prior internship or project experience in data processing or data science - Interest in Republican political campaigns and elections - Working comfortably in python, SQL, or other coding language - Familiarity with ETL processes and building data pipelines - Experience with Databricks and Azure Data Factory Required Skills: Python, SQL Important Skills: ETL processes, Databricks, Azure Data Factory Nice-to-Have Skills: Data visualization, Machine learning, Statistical methods, Data processing Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer