The Data Analysis Intern will help brainstorm and develop creative research projects that leverage Open the Books’ proprietary database to tell unique stories about government waste. Leveraging the nation’s largest repository of public spending, a successful candidate will be excited to consider data comparisons that can move the needle on the conversation about wasteful spending at every level of government (federal, state and local). Work with Deputy Policy Director to understand the depth and breadth of available datasets Analyze relevant datasets to draw interesting conclusions Load additional data that keeps the organization’s database the most exhaustive set of public spending records available in one place Brainstorm and pitch comparative analyses that can offer taxpayers new insights about the efficacy of public spending