Summer - EVAAS Education Policy Intern; Masters

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Nice to meet you! We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world‑class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek, and more.

What You’ll Do: Looking for
* that* internship? The game‑changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it  interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award‑winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.

Our Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (EVAAS) provides educators with powerful analytics and visualizations for reflecting on practices and planning for students’ future needs and goals. Now more than ever, educators need reliable data and tools on students’ learning and future success. The EVAAS team is a specialized division at SAS that focuses exclusively on education solutions, and we partner with state education agencies and districts across the country to support their analytic, consulting, and reporting needs.

Our mission is to provide educators with information to make sound instructional choices and use resources more strategically to ensure that every student has the best chance to succeed.

• Support the development of policy briefs, research papers, and technical documentation.
• Analyze outcomes‑based data and summarize results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor education policy news and research in relevant areas, such as achievement, growth, learning loss and recovery, assessments, and school accountability.
• Document internal processes and strategies.

• Degree Type:
  Master's/PhD
• Targeted majors:
  Master's candidates in public policy, public administration, education, communication, or analytics programs
• You’re a college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2026.
• Additional required skills/qualifications:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a remote or hybrid work environment.
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Capable of interpreting complex mathematical documentation.
  • You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
  • Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
  • Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
  • You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.

• A background in education, assessments, government, or policy is a plus.

• Hybrid/Cary HQ Preferred, Remote eligible

• Internship:
  May 19, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in‑person collaboration? That’s great, too.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
• Your well‑being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well‑being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. This includes an on‑site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

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