Computer Science Data Analyst Intern (MBS) - Summer 2026

Job Title : Computer Science Data Analyst Intern

Location : Lakewood, CO or Remote

Job Summary :

Apply your interest in computer programming, data analysis, and geographic information systems (GIS) to projects on tribal lands this summer. The Computer Science Data Analyst Intern is part of Sealaska's Managed Business Solutions (MBS) team working on the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Division of Water and Power. As you work alongside GIS and programming professionals, you will be introduced to a career in GIS analysis and learn key components of a GIS program. The primary initiative you will be supporting during this internship is development of a computer-based water ticketing program to replace handwritten tickets at 17 Irrigation Projects in the Western United States. Water tickets will go through a lifecycle in ArcGIS Survey123 from customer request to scheduling / canal capacity analysis and finally logging water deliveries volume to farmers. Depending on your interests and skills, the team can supply additional projects during the internship.

This internship can be accomplished remotely or at the BIA Office of Trust Services in Lakewood, CO. Throughout the summer, you will visit at least one Native American reservation supported by the team's efforts. During these site visits, you can meet with local staff to learn about their workflows and mold the development of the digital water ticket system to best support their needs.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Familiarize yourself with Arcade language used in water ticket logic
• Meet with field staff, learn their day-to-day activities and apply to application being developed
• Configure and test next iteration of the water ticket scheduled for deployment in 2027
• Work with GIS Specialists to learn geospatial analysis skills to perform other duties in support of the Division

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The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.