Performance Enablement AI/ML Intern

Leidos; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a college intern to support AI enablement and performance management on the SMIT program serving NMCI IT services. You will gain hands-on experience with data, automation, and AI to understand service performance and improve day-to-day operations under guidance.

The internship offers mentorship, structured projects, and opportunities to prototype dashboards, run datasets, and explore AI workflows using Python and JavaScript while collaborating in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Introductory experience with Python, JavaScript, or another programming language.
• Interest in learning about generative AI, automation, and IT service management.

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

AI/ML concepts

Education

CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

APIs

SQL

Data visualization

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a college intern to support AI enablement and performance management initiatives on the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) program. SMIT supports the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and related IT services. Working alongside experienced team members, the intern will explore how data, automation, and AI can help teams understand service performance and improve day-to-day operations. This is a hands‑on learning opportunity with guidance, mentorship, and appropriately scoped projects.

Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with APIs, SQL, data visualization, or basic web development through coursework or projects.


• Exposure to large language models, prompt engineering, or AI‑assisted development tools.


• Interest in IT operations, service management platforms, or Agile software development.


• Experience collaborating on a student team, internship, research project, or open‑source project.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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