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Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) Internship Summer 2027

Woodward · Niles, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a data science project you've done. What question were you answering and what did you find?

What they are checking: Whether they can frame a real question and connect their analysis to a useful answer.

Tell me about a time you worked with people outside your major on a project.

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate with non-data people, which is most of the audience in an EPMO.

Why might a data science intern be useful to an aerospace and energy company's program office?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about how their skills fit Woodward's business and not just data work in general.

What would you want to have built or learned by the end of the summer?

What they are checking: Whether they come in with clear goals and the drive to make the internship count.

What would you do

You build a dashboard and a manager says the numbers look wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check sources and logic calmly and take the concern seriously rather than getting defensive.

You find a pattern in the data that suggests a popular program is falling behind. How do you raise it?

What they are checking: Whether they share uncomfortable findings with care and evidence rather than hiding or overstating them.

About the work

A program management office tracks many projects at once. What data would you want to tell which projects are at risk?

What they are checking: Whether they can think about schedule, budget and milestone data as signals of program health.

Walk me through how you clean a messy dataset before analyzing it.

What they are checking: Whether they handle missing values, duplicates and inconsistent formats carefully instead of trusting raw data.

What tools have you used, like Python, SQL, Power BI or Tableau, and which are you strongest in?

What they are checking: Whether their tool skills match what they would actually use in this internship.

How would you explain a regression or forecasting result to someone without a statistics background?

What they are checking: Whether they can make findings understandable and useful to business and program leaders.

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The full job description

As published by Woodward.

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Woodward offers a Total Reward package for this Internship position, including: • Estimated pay – Sophomore: $23.00, Junior: $25.00, Senior: $28.00 • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance (20+ hours per week) • Sick Time Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Data Science major, we have an exciting internship opportunity for you. The purpose of an internship at Woodward is to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure and “real life” business acumen within the Aerospace and Energy Industry. Our internships also provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals and learn from some of the brightest minds in business. The experience also gives the intern opportunity for potential full-time employment with the company. What you will be doing As an Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) Intern, you will support the EPMO team on key strategic programs. You will gain hands-on experience in project coordination, project management, and organizational change management while learning how large-scale initiatives are delivered across the company. You may help with: • Tracking project schedules, milestones, action items, and status updates. • Supporting meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, and following up on next steps. • Organizing project documentation, change requests, and key records. • Assisting with PMO reporting and updates. • Supporting project governance and organizational change management activities. This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world project work, help you develop transferable skills, and learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. What We Are Looking For • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Competent skills in problem solving and trouble-shooting. • Competent in the use of PCs, MS Office Programs and other associated software. • Ability to effectively operate in a team environment. • Effective time management skills. • Solid knowledge of the English language with the ability to speak, read and write along with good listening skills. • Good marks in relevant subjects. • Possess high motivation, flexibility and ability to work on his/her own. Education or Formal Training Must be at least a sophomore in an accredited College or University program and have an acceptable grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Experience Required No experience required. Previous internship or other working experience, a plus. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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