Intern (Economic Development Data Analyst)
Steer · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted Jun 23, 2026
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About Fourth Economy
Fourth Economy is a national consulting firm that collaborates with communities, organizations, and regions to imagine and build resilient, inclusive, and thriving futures. Founded in Pittsburgh in 2010, we believe that lasting impact comes from genuine partnership. Each client and each project is distinct. We intentionally combine research, analytics, planning, strategy development, and community engagement to create data-driven strategies shaped by the people they affect.
We work across a wide range of markets and industries, including business districts, housing, community health, cultural and outdoor economies, equitable development, emerging industries, organizational strategy, environment and climate, and quality of life and place. In each of these areas, we help clients solve complex problems by exploring new ideas, elevating community voices, and designing solutions that are practical, creative, and grounded in equity.
In 2021, Fourth Economy joined Steer, a global consultancy specializing in transportation, infrastructure, and urban development. Steer brings deep expertise in strategy, advisory, planning, and design, helping clients worldwide navigate the systems that shape how people move, live, and work.
Together, we combine innovative, people-centered solutions with global expertise. Our expanded team helps communities and organizations not only plan for the future but also create it – delivering measurable outcomes that strengthen economies, improve quality of life, and expand opportunity for all.
The Opportunity
WHO
Fourth Economy’s Economic Development Analyst Internship is open to graduate students and recent graduates with a focus in applied economics, data analytics, statistics, public policy, business, planning, or project management.
WHAT
Data Analysts will work with analytics staff at Fourth Economy to collect and analyze various economic and demographic data to provide insights for clients, focusing on specific topic areas. The Data Analyst will be given a project plan with goals and expectations, but the work will require the analyst to take initiative and flex their problem-solving skills.
In addition to data analysis and research, interns will have opportunities to support Fourth Economy's community engagement efforts, including in-person stakeholder meetings, public engagement activities, workshops, and events in the Pittsburgh region. This exposure will provide valuable experience connecting data and analysis with real-world community planning and decision-making processes.
Fourth Economy is looking for a motivated data analyst with an interest in working with communities to co-create:
Economic Development Strategies & Economic Vision and Action Plans
Industry and Market Trend Forecasting
Neighborhood Business District Development Strategic Plans & Technical Assistance
Outdoor and Cultural Economy Assessment and Planning
Economic Impact Analysis
Housing Analysis
Jobs of the Future and Workforce Analysis
Equitable Development Planning
Economic and Environmental Resilience Planning
Community Health and Family Supports Assessments
WHEN
The position would begin in August or September 2026, with a flexible start date. Candidates can anticipate 15-20 hours of work per week.
Interns should expect to work primarily in 4- to 5-hour shifts during standard business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). While we offer flexibility in scheduling and can accommodate different days of the week, work hours must generally occur within this timeframe to support collaboration with project teams, supervisors, clients, and community partners.
In addition to project work, interns will meet regularly in Pittsburgh with a personal supervisor, collaborate across the organization, and support occasional in-person meetings, engagement activities, and events.
WHERE
The position must be physically located in Pittsburgh, PA, with a mix of remote and in-person work.
WHY
An internship at Fourth Economy offers the opportunity to apply analytical skills to real-world challenges facing communities, organizations, and regions across the country. Interns work alongside experienced consultants on projects that influence economic development, housing, workforce systems, community health, quality of life, and organizational strategy.
At Fourth Economy, data is only one part of the story. Interns gain experience connecting research and analysis with community engagement, strategic planning, and decision-making processes that help shape stronger, more resilient communities. Through mentorship, project work, and collaboration across teams, interns will strengthen their technical skills while developing a deeper understanding of how data informs meaningful change.
The right candidate will be curious, collaborative, and motivated by the opportunity to create positive impact. Successful interns will leave with practical consulting experience, exposure to a wide range of projects and clients, and a strong …