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Description

We are looking for a Data Science Intern with an entrepreneur’s mindset to support a fast-paced and growing data science team working on projects critical to National Security.  The position is in Chantilly, VA or Aurora, CO and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS//SCI with Polygraph security clearance in the future. Position is funded and an immediate fill opportunity to start Summer 2025. The Data Science Intern will be responsible for researching, manipulating, and interpreting complex data and analyze results using machine learning, advanced statistics, and other techniques to draw inferences and clearly articulate findings. The position requires a candidate with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, dexterity to stay abreast with new developments in data science and statistical modeling, and the ability to obtain the required security clearance. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, technically inquisitive, possesses strong problem-solving proficiency, and is a clear communicator. The Data Scientist will be expected to learn and leverage emerging technologies including AWS and Git.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform analysis to solve problems; translate problems into data science questions and assist in developing solutions

• Clean, process, prepare, and maintain data sets for analysis and modeling

• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify relevant patterns and trends

• Assist in the development, evaluation, validation, and implementation of statistical models and data science methods such as regression, classification, clustering, and time series to provide answers and insights on key strategic questions

• Share and communicate results to audiences of varying technical ability

• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical needs

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related major

• Experience with AI/ML.

• Experience working with Python/C++ or R programming languages

• Experience with SciPy stack or Tidyverse packages

• Experience/ knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, and experience/knowledge of statistics

• Demonstrated experience using statistical and machine learning techniques

• Experience with visualizing data using popular packages including Tableau, ggplot or Matplotlib

• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Aptitude for learning new technologies

• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Unix-based operating systems

• Prior SIGINT experience

• Familiarity with geolocation techniques

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-24

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $44,850.00 - $81,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00144398-OTHLOC-PL-2D0468

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.