Demand Forecasting Intern

Job Description

About Amtrak

Amtrak is a major passenger railroad in the United States, connecting businesses and communities across the country. They employ over 20,000 diverse professionals in various career fields. Amtrak prioritizes the safety of their passengers, employees, and the public. They believe their success is driven by their employees, who embody their core values of “Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First.”

Job Description – Demand Forecasting Intern

This internship provides an opportunity to learn and apply theoretical concepts to real-world data analysis in a professional setting.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director, Demand Forecasting in reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing demand data and models used to forecast Amtrak ridership and ticket revenue.
• Analyze the impact of various attributes on ridership and revenue, such as price, travel time, and service frequency/times.
• Assist with projects requiring tactical and strategic analytics, including:
• Ridership/revenue analysis
• Ridership/revenue forecasting
• Business case support
• Budget planning and development
• Data visualization
• Market analysis
• Develop and prepare presentation materials, data reviews, and complete other analysis-related projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must:
• Be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, business (finance, accounting) or economics.
• Have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

• Preferred:
• Strong analytical skills.
• Interest in the travel or transportation industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Programming skills/experience with Python/R, SQL, VB, and/or other computer coding.
• Some experience with the use of ArcView (and/or other GIS software).
• Excellent customer service, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and be self-motivated.

Compensation:

• hourly range: $17.50 – $35.00 per hour (based on factors including school year, program of study, etc.)
• Paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges and one (1) PTO day per academic year.

Dates:

• Summer 2025 Internship Program: May 19th – August 8, 2025.

Location:

• District of Columbia

Job Family/Function:

• Marketing

Relocation Offered:

• No

Travel Requirements:

• 0 – 5%

Key Points:

• This internship provides a hands-on learning experience in demand forecasting and data analysis.
• The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in a professional environment and contribute to Amtrak’s strategic decision-making.
• Amtrak offers competitive compensation and benefits, including rail pass privileges and PTO.