DCA - IT Business Systems Analyst Internship

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$16.30 - $30.00 Hourly

Department:

Department of County Assets (DCA)

Job Type:

Intern

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

April 08, 2026

The Opportunity:

IT Business Systems Analyst Internship
College to County Intern 2026 - DCA IT

Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern

Duration:  Summer 2026 - Starting in June 2026 for 12 weeks

Hours: 40 hours a week 

Telework: Fully remote

Building Physical Location: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle? If so, please explain why and frequency: No

TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required. 

Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.

What Does the IT/Health Department Portfolio Do?

We are a team of senior business systems analysts who deliver the greatest possible value to our Health Department customers. We improve their experience of technology and deliver solutions that make it easier for them to do the very important work of serving our community.

Internship Description & Responsibilities:

• Develop tools using Gemini to increase productivity and increase ease for the Senior Business Systems Analysts (who also work as project managers for smaller projects and as a product owner for various custom developed and vendor applications).  

  • Analyze current state and desired future state

  • Interview team members 

  • Analyze business requirements and dependencies

  • Research possibilities

  • Create iterative solutions by creating prototypes and gaining feedback 

• Collaborate with the IT Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to explore and gain insight into the evolving areas of data analysis and Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically focusing on tools like Snowflake and Power BI. This role involves assisting in determining the actual needs of internal customers and identifying how these advancements in AI can effectively support them in achieving their objectives. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Enhance understanding of how Generative AI/Gemini can assist/enhance users ability to meet the challenges of their work

• Application of AI in healthcare data analysis

• Project management and business analyst fundamentals

• Change management

• Government IT standards and practices

Education and Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates should have completed or enrolled in a college/university academic institution

• Familiarity with GenAI prompts 

• Familiarity with Google solutions is helpful

• No previous IT or AI experience required

• Bring your curiosity and a desire to learn healthcare IT and AI

• Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values (Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens)

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Cole Whitehurst

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 2713709

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

8007 - College Intern