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
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be interested in learning about mapping or geographical information systems (GIS)
• Understanding of Excel spreadsheets
• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
  
  

Education And Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/Codefy program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Must be 18 years old at time of hire
  
  

Preferred

• Possess skills related to basic computer programming (scripting), GIS, databases, HTML, hydrology, hydraulics, engineering, and/or geologic/geotechnical systems.
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
  
  

Application Process

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 11, 2026 to be considered for first round of application review.
• Submit a resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in an internship with MBS and the BIA, and what you hope to learn/accomplish as part of the internship.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.
  
  

Working Conditions

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.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
  
  

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
  
  

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.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/

What To Know

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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.*

• “Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.