IT Business Systems Analyst Intern - Summer, 2026

About this role

This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:

Semester students: May 18th to July 24th
Quarter students: June 15th to August 21st

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Under the Finance & Business Administration (FB&A) Department, and within the Information Technology Division, the IT Applications team at Sound Transit is responsible for planning, delivering, and supporting the agency’s portfolio of mission-critical software solutions that enable business operations, enhance the passenger experience, and support data-driven decision making. This team collaborates across departments to implement, maintain, and continually improve applications using modern product management and software delivery practices, while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and inclusion.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, o...