Data Science Intern: AI & ML Analytics (Hybrid, Paid)

Vanguard; Town of Charlotte (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program invites a Data Scientist intern to apply advanced analytics, ML, and AI to real business problems. The role emphasizes mentorship, structured development, and leadership growth in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

The 10-week, full-time summer internship provides hands-on project work, access to senior leaders, and exposure to data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master's degree or PhD program - or advanced graduate study - in Data Science, Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong interest in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, and using data to solve complex business problems.
• Experience through coursework, research, internships, or projects using tools such as SQL, Python, statistical methods, machine learning libraries, or cloud-based analytics tools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced analytics work that helps teams identify patterns, predict outcomes, and improve decision-making at scale.
• Prepare, transform, and analyze data to support machine learning, statistical modeling, and AI-driven solutions.
• Contribute to model development, testing, validation, or experimentation efforts in partnership with data scientists and business stakeholders.
• Help communicate analytical findings, implications, and recommendations in a way that supports business action.
• Gain exposure to applied AI and advanced analytics work, such as automation, model operationalization, and insight generation.
• Build foundational leadership skills by taking ownership of work, collaborating across teams, and contributing ideas in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment.
• Build relationships with program managers, alumni, senior leaders, and peers across the program
• Receive coaching and mentorship from your department manager and program leaders to support your development.

Skills

SQL

Python

ML libraries

Cloud analytics tools

Leadership aspirations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD program in a related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

Statistical methods

Cloud-based analytics

Job description

Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program invites a Data Scientist intern to apply advanced analytics, ML, and AI to real business problems. The role emphasizes mentorship, structured development, and leadership growth in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

The 10-week, full-time summer internship provides hands-on project work, access to senior leaders, and exposure to data-driven decision-making.