Graduate Internship – Data Science

Federal Reserve Board

. Manage, manipulate, interpret, and analyze trends in large datasets and methodology documents .

Posted 11/9/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and statistical techniques, with proficiency in programming languages such as R and Python. Capable of synthesizing complex banking data and presenting findings to diverse audiences while collaborating effectively within a team.

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Data AnalysisStatistical TechniquesR ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSQL Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data ManipulationTrend AnalysisStatistical TechniquesProgrammingSoftware Development Life CycleMacroeconomic Data HandlingBanking Data AnalysisMetrics EvaluationInformation SynthesisTechnical Presentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentorshipNetworkingArticulation

Industry Keywords

Banking SupervisionQuantitative FieldGraduate DegreeConfidential Supervisory InformationFOMC InformationProtected Individual Requirement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, manipulate, interpret, and analyze trends in large datasets and methodology documents
Enhance knowledge of programming and the software development life cycle
Handle and summarize macroeconomic and banking data
Become familiar with metrics and measures used to evaluate banking-system health
Synthesize information and glean insights related to banking conditions around the country
Present technical issues to non-technical audiences and clearly articulate findings verbally and in writing
Utilize advanced statistical techniques to analyze conditions in the banking sector and across industries or communities
Participate in internal networking and mentorship opportunities with quantitative staff and leadership across the Federal Reserve System
Work in an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment supporting Banking Supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled and actively pursuing a graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics
Strong academic record in an MS or Ph.D. program
Knowledge of query languages such as SQL
Demonstrated experience with R or Python
Code samples will be requested from selected candidates
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Meet Protected Individual requirement
Able to work 40 hours per week throughout the 12-week internship program, starting in May 2027
Access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants
Candidates who are not U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible
Not open to undergraduate students

Benefits

Comp & perks

On-the-job mentoring
Professional development
Internal networking and mentorship opportunities
Meaningful public service and interaction with senior leaders
No relocation assistance, housing, travel reimbursement, or sponsorship provided