AI/ML Performance Enablement Intern

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Leidos is offering a college internship to support AI enablement and performance management on the SMIT program, supporting NMCI and related IT services. You will work with experienced team members on data, automation, and AI projects, with mentorship and scoped projects to learn hands-on.

Responsibilities include prototyping AI/automation, preparing datasets for dashboards and AI experiments, and writing scripts in Python or JavaScript, while participating in Agile activities and meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• US citizenship required.
• Coursework, academic projects, or personal projects involving programming, data analysis, or AI/ML concepts.
• Introductory experience with Python, JavaScript, or another programming language.
• Interest in learning about generative AI, automation, and IT service management.
• Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate with a team, and learn new tools with guidance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small AI and automation projects, including prototypes that summarize IT service tickets, performance measures, or operational trends.
• Help prepare, organize, and review datasets used for dashboards, reporting, and AI experiments.
• Experiment with prompts and simple AI-agent workflows, document results, and suggest improvements with team guidance.
• Write or update basic scripts, queries, or lightweight interfaces using familiar tools such as Python or JavaScript.
• Support testing and troubleshooting by identifying issues, recording observations, and helping validate outputs.
• Participate in team meetings and Agile activities; share progress, ask questions, and document work for other team members.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Data analysis

Collaboration

Clear communication

AI/ML concepts

Education

CS/IT/Engineering student

Tools

APIs

SQL

Data visualization

Job description

Leidos is offering a college internship to support AI enablement and performance management on the SMIT program, supporting NMCI and related IT services. You will work with experienced team members on data, automation, and AI projects, with mentorship and scoped projects to learn hands-on.

Responsibilities include prototyping AI/automation, preparing datasets for dashboards and AI experiments, and writing scripts in Python or JavaScript, while participating in Agile activities and meetings.