Internships in Data Science, Math, Statistics or Operations Research

MITRE; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in the United States is offering a data science internship where you will work with a team of experts to apply your knowledge across data analysis, optimization, and visualization. You will contribute to augmented decision-making, simulation, and systems modeling while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

The internship requires you to be a full-time student enrolled in a relevant degree program and to maintain enrollment for the following semester,

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree in Data Science, Math, Statistics, OR or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
• Foundational knowledge of data science, math, statistics or operations research methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Apply data science, math, statistics, or operations research concepts to real-world problems.
• Perform data analysis and visualization tasks.
• Assist in augmented decision-making and analytics.
• Contribute to simulations and computational analytics.
• Support systems modeling and operational efficiency projects.

Skills

Data science concepts

Math

Statistics

Operations research

Education

Pursuing accredited degree in Data Science/Math/Statistics/OR

Tools

Programming languages

Data science tools

Job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future.

Job Responsibilities

• As an intern working in data science, operations research, math or statistics, you will work alongside a team of experts to apply your knowledge and gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Data analysis and visualization
• Augmented decision-making and trusted analytics
• Applied mathematics, statistics, and optimization
• Simulation and computational analytics
• Systems modeling and analysis
• Operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Knowledge discovery
• Next-generation data environments

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Data Science, Math, Statistics, Operations Research or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
• Foundational knowledge of data science, math, statistics or operations research methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying data science, math, statistics or operations research concepts in an internship, research, or lab setting.
• Proficiency using data science, math, statistics or operations research methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Clearance:

In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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