February 22, 2026
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Policy Data Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

Stand Together,

Hybrid
New York, NY
$8k/yr

Duration

  • 12 weeks.

The Position

The Empire Center is looking for a talented individual for our policy data analyst role. Working as a policy data analyst at the Empire Center provides a unique work experience at a leading state-based think tank.

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nation's most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

The Empire Center’s policy data analysts are paired with Empire Center researchers whose focuses include taxes, government transparency, education, energy and healthcare. Primarily, policy data analysts will work alongside researchers, providing data analysis and visualizations for projects in these areas.
 
Requirements
A strong applicant will have experience with Tableau (or other data visualization software), Microsoft Excel, extremely strong attention to detail, and a proven record of working independently.

Company

The Empire Center is dedicated to making New York a better place to live and work by promoting public policy reforms grounded in free-market principles, personal responsibility, and the ideals of effective and accountable government. Through research papers, policy briefings, commentaries and conferences, the think tank seeks to educate and inform New York State policymakers, news media and the general public.

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