Internships in Data Science, Math, Statistics or Operations Research

MITRE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is offering an internship in data science, operations research, math or statistics where you will collaborate with a team of experts to apply knowledge and gain hands-on experience in areas such as data analysis, visualization, decision-support analytics, and optimization. This opportunity supports work across national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services.

The role requires you to remain enrolled as a full-time student in a relevant degree program and to

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data analysis

Visualization

Statistics

Optimization

Programming

Education

Enrollment in Data Science/Math/Statistics/OR

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.

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

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

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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