Performance Enablement AI/ML Intern

Leidos; Reston (VA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 87.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Leidos is seeking a college intern to support AI enablement and performance management on the SMIT program, assisting with data, automation, and AI-driven insights.

You will work with a mentor to explore how AI can help NMCI-related IT services and performance trends while contributing to hands-on projects and dashboards.

Competenze

• Currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree in CS, data science, IT, engineering, or related field.
• US citizenship required.
• Coursework, 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.

Mansioni

• Assist with AI and automation projects, including prototypes summarizing IT service tickets and trends.
• Prepare and review datasets used for dashboards and AI experiments.
• Experiment with prompts and simple AI-agent workflows; document results and suggest improvements.
• Write or update basic scripts, queries, or lightweight interfaces using Python/JavaScript.
• Support testing and troubleshooting by identifying issues and validating outputs.
• Participate in Agile activities and document progress for team members.

Conoscenze

Python

JavaScript

Programming

Data analysis

AI/ML concepts

Team collaboration

Communication

Formazione

College student in CS/IT

Strumenti

APIs

SQL

Data visualization

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

October 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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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