Audit & Risk Data Analytics Intern, Summer 2025 Job Listing at Norfolk Southern in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 1244497200)

Description

Requisition 38139:  

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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.  As part of Norfolk Southern, you'll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

A Day in the Life of an Audit and Risk Data Analytics Intern  

As an intern working within the Audit and Risk department, you'll gain real life experience during your college academic career. You will develop skill related to Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management. You'll utilize data query tools in the development of dashboards for enterprise risk and audit findings. Evaluate and report on leading indicators of changes in enterprise risk based on internal and external data. Contribute meaningful analysis and results needed for the company, while gaining exposure to various departments at Norfolk Southern. 

As a Norfolk Southern Intern, you will expect to gain the following experience: 

• Hands-on Experience: engage in meaningful projects that align with your academic and career goals.
• Mentorship: benefit from guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals in your department.
• Professionally Network: connect with professionals across various departments, building valuable relationships for your future career.
• Learning Opportunities: access training and development resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Inclusive Environment: join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in data extraction, transformation, database development, and utilizing visualization tools within Microsoft PowerBI and Tableau.  
• Create and maintain dashboards from integrating data sources. 
• Design SharePoint sites leveraging Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
• Gain an understanding of database structures (Access, SQL), query language and data governance. 
• Exposed to basic audit and risk management concepts.
• Manage time, prioritize work demands effectively, meet deadlines without sacrificing Risk and Audit standards of work.
• Collaborate with various levels of management while being positive and professional. 

 
Education Required 

• Pursuing Bachelors Degree or higher required. 
• Active enrolled student during the months of May through August 2025 
  • Freshman (27 or fewer credits) 
  • Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) 
  • Junior (60 to 89 credits) 
  • Senior (90 or more credits) 
  • Graduate Student 
• Degree Paths Preferred: Data Science, Data Analytics, CIS, MIS, or related technology fields of study. 

Skills Required 

• Experience data visualization tools or query software such as Power BI, Tableau or SQL 
• MS 365 Office Suite 

 
Soft Skills Preferred 

• Motivated self-starter committed to learning. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to study reference materials, ask questions and resolve problems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to receive and grow from constructive feedback.

Work Conditions
Location: Atlanta, GA 
Duration: 12 weeks; 5/19/2025-8/1/2025
Environment: Hybrid (two days in office; three days remote) 
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7AM -4PM 
 

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.