AI Systems and Automation Intern

Toffler Associates; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Toffler Associates, a future-focused strategic advisory firm, seeks an AI Systems & Automation Intern to support client projects across Aerospace, Energy, and federal agencies. The role is hybrid and requires in-office presence a few days per week, starting in May and ending August 21.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience developing AI-enabled workflows, managing data, and working with leadership to automate processes, with a focus on practical, secure AI deployment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-enabled workflows, copilots, and applications using modern AI platforms and APIs
• Assist in managing and organizing structured and unstructured data for AI applications and retrieval systems
• Work with CEO and Director of Operations to identify opportunities to automate business overhead and operational processes
• Prototype rapidly, iterate continuously, and translate concepts into functional applications
• Support data governance, permissions management, and secure AI deployment practices
• Collaborate across teams to translate foresight, strategy, and operational needs into practical AI-enabled solutions

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Cloud Platforms

Big Data

Git / Version Control

Education

CS/DS/Engineering degree

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Hadoop

Spark

Git

Job description

Your future has many paths. Be ready for them all.

Toffler Associates is a future-focused strategic advisory firm that works with both government and commercial clients. Our Future Proof® business consulting approach makes us unique in the industry, helping global leaders understand how future shifts impact current decisions and empowering them to take advantage of opportunities, manage risk, and create value.

Our firm is seeking an AI Systems & Automation Intern to join our growing team. This person will be supporting strategic client projects, including those in the Aerospace and Defense, Energy and Utilities industries and various defense and civilian federal government agencies.

This role is hybrid and would require that you be in the office a few days a week.

This role starts in May and ends on August 21st (end date can be adjusted to meet school schedule).

This is a paid internship - $20.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-enabled workflows, copilots, and applications using modern AI platforms and APIs
• Assist in managing and organizing structured and unstructured data for AI applications and retrieval systems
• Work with CEO and Director of Operations to identify opportunities to automate business overhead and operational processes
• Prototype rapidly, iterate continuously, and translate concepts into functional applications
• Support data governance, permissions management, and secure AI deployment practices
• Collaborate across teams to translate foresight, strategy, and operational needs into practical AI-enabled solutions

Basic Qualifications

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize models
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate findings, challenges, and solutions to team members
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), and version control systems (Git) is beneficial
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Previous coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI is a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

What sets Toffler Associates apart?

We are thinkers and doers. We connect dots to see what others don't and act on what we see. Drawing from our namesake and founding legacy-world-renowned futurists Alvin and Heidi Toffler-we provide clients with a perspective and strategic approach they cannot find anywhere else.

The Toffler Associates differentiator is our internal culture. When we say we are curious lifelong learners, we mean this ethos is baked into how we work. We successfully inspire our clients to speak truth to power because our own teams do it every day. We know how to help others engage in diverse thought because doing so is part of the Toffler Associates DNA.

We are looking for big thinkers with a bias for action. If you are interested in embarking on a journey with us to hone your curiosity, push your skills to the next level, help drive the firm's growth, and make a lasting contribution to something bigger than yourself.

Toffler Associates, Inc. complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.