University, Applied AI Software Development Intern

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a University Applied AI Software Development Intern in McLean, VA. You will collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and mission experts to apply mathematical methods to data-driven challenges and to evaluate the performance of AI and ML techniques.

You will support algorithm design, model validation, analytic experimentation, and explainability work to ensure deployed AI is trustworthy, robust, and operationally effective.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, Information Systems, or a STEM field by Spring or Summer 2028.
• Experience with programming languages or frameworks including Python, Java, C++, Go, or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, version control, and collaborative development workflows.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time and to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in algorithm design, model validation, and analytic experimentation.
• Explainability analysis to ensure trusted AI performance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and mission experts to apply mathematical methods to data-driven challenges.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Go

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS/STEM

Tools

Git

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

University, Applied AI Software Development Intern

The Opportunity: In the defense mission space, artificial intelligence (AI) is only as strong as the mathematical foundations that enable it. As an Applied AI Mathematics Intern, you’ll help our team explore emerging approaches in optimization, modeling, probability, and algorithmic development to advance the next generation of mission solutions. Massive real world data sets paired with operationally relevant problems give you the chance to apply academic theory to meaningful national security outcomes. On our team, you’ll work closely with data scientists, AI engineers, and mission experts to understand client questions, apply mathematical methods to data driven challenges, and evaluate the performance of advanced AI and machine learning (ML) techniques. You’ll support algorithm design, model validation, analytic experimentation, and explainability analysis to help ensure deployed AI is trustworthy, robust, and operationally effective.

You Have:

• Experience with programming languages or frameworks, including Python, Java, C++, Go, or JavaScript
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, version control, and collaborative development workflows
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, Information Systems, or a STEM field by Spring or Summer 2028

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AI or ML model development or integration
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, or DevSecOps tooling
• Experience with databases such as SQL or NoSQL, or data engineering pipelines
• Knowledge of Agile development
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Information Science, or a STEM-related field

Compensation

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
• The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD).

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Remote:

If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid:

If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

Onsite:

If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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.

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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