Advisory Intern Federal Technology Enablement Data ScienceData Engineer Summer 2027

KPMG LLP; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Advisory Intern for its Advisory practice in the United States. Summer 2027 start, with early-career opportunities for students pursuing bachelor’s or advanced degrees in data science and related fields.

You will work with Federal clients on enterprise performance projects, leveraging AI, ML, and data visualization tools; collaborate with diverse teams, build dashboards, and communicate analytical results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors; Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Applicant must be eligible for or possess a U.S. Government Security clearance
• Ability to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to achieve concrete business goals; Technical understanding of data preparation approaches, as well as statistical analysis, machine learning, natural language processing and artificial intelligence methods
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, R, Java, SQL and their open-source packages/libraries
• Familiarity with commercial data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI and QlikView) and/or open-source web frameworks and UI platforms (e.g. Flask, Shiny, Django, Dash)
• Experience with cloud native container technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker experience with Terraform, Ansible, Chef and Puppet is a preferred
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services, Web/RESTful service development, HTML5, JavaScript/Angular/React/Redux and strong SQL skills with a working knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc. to retrieve, transform and analyze financial datasets is preferred
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients; Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams to identify business problems and assist in the development of processes and recommendations to help our Federal clients drive enterprise performance using available technology as an enabler
• Rapidly iterate models and results to refine and assess approach; Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with both virtual and face-to-face interactions; Utilize structured approaches to solving problems, managing risks and documenting assumptions while communicating results and educating others through insightful visualizations, reports and presentations
• Perform explanatory data analyses, develop, manage and execute data analytics experimentations, analyze historical data, generate, engineer and evaluate machine learning features, identify patterns in data then execute machine learning, natural language and statistical analysis methods, define and apply metrics to evaluate performance of machine learning and data science models and deploy models and data science artifacts at scale
• Develop code to prepare, extract and enrich a variety of structured and unstructured data sources, working with our clients to understand available resources and constraints around data; perform explanatory data analyses, prepare and analyze historical data and identify patterns; perform data analytics and develop complex dashboards and reproducible visualizations
• Communicate technical details of recommendation, including mathematical formulations, alternatives and impact on modeling approach to business stakeholders
• Translate advanced business analytics problems into technical approaches that yield actionable recommendations; identify trends, patterns and insights for data-driven decision making

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Java

Tableau

Power BI

NLP

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related

Pursuing master's or PhD considered

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Terraform

Job description

Career Level Requirement

Early Career

If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. You are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which you are qualified and is of the greatest interest. You are limited to a maximum of two active applications. Give serious thought to your location preference. We strongly recommend applying to the location where you want to build your life and career long-term.

Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 2027

Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2028

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Intern for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams to identify business problems and assist in the development of processes and recommendations to help our Federal clients drive enterprise performance using available technology as an enabler
• Rapidly iterate models and results to refine and assess approach; Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with both virtual and face-to-face interactions; Utilize structured approaches to solving problems, managing risks and documenting assumptions while communicating results and educating others through insightful visualizations, reports and presentations
• Perform explanatory data analyses, develop, manage and execute data analytics experimentations, analyze historical data, generate, engineer and evaluate machine learning features, identify patterns in data then execute machine learning, natural language and statistical analysis methods, define and apply metrics to evaluate performance of machine learning and data science models and deploy models and data science artifacts at scale
• Develop code to prepare, extract and enrich a variety of structured and unstructured data sources, working with our clients to understand available resources and constraints around data; perform explanatory data analyses, prepare and analyze historical data and identify patterns; perform data analytics and develop complex dashboards and reproducible visualizations
• Communicate technical details of recommendation, including mathematical formulations, alternatives and impact on modeling approach to business stakeholders
• Translate advanced business analytics problems into technical approaches that yield actionable recommendations; identify trends, patterns and insights for data-driven decision making

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors; Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Applicant must be eligible for or possess a U.S. Government Security clearance
• Ability to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to achieve concrete business goals; Technical understanding of data preparation approaches, as well as statistical analysis, machine learning, natural language processing and artificial intelligence methods
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, R, Java, SQL and their open-source packages/libraries
• Familiarity with commercial data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI and QlikView) and/or open-source web frameworks and UI platforms (e.g. Flask, Shiny, Django, Dash).
• Experience with cloud native container technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker experience with Terraform, Ansible, Chef and Puppet is a preferred; Knowledge of cloud platforms and services, Web/RESTful service development, HTML5, JavaScript/Angular/React/Redux and strong SQL skills with a working knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc. to retrieve, transform and analyze financial datasets is preferred.
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients; Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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