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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

MATH & STATISTICS STUDENT TRAINEE (COMPUTER & DATA SCIENCE)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$46K/yr - $74K/yr

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is offering a paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students interested in national security. The position involves performing routine assignments in computer science, data science, and data engineering, while assisting higher-level personnel on various projects.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform routine, standardized assignments in the fields of computer science, including Data Science, Data Architecture and/or Data Engineering

Assist higher-level personnel who are performing projects in order to develop competence and experience, assignments will progress in difficulty as experience is gained

May be required to gather information associated with the development of artificial intelligence (Ai) including the application of computers to solve problems and to understand the principles of human intelligence

Investigates potential for integration of natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to enhance machine learning (ML) enabled data processing capabilities

Applies concepts, principles, practices, and techniques associated with computer science, data science, data architecture, and/or data engineering to elementary assignments involving recurring work

Qualification

Data ScienceData EngineeringMathematicsNatural Language ProcessingMachine LearningResearchAnalysisCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Must be a US citizen

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

This is a Drug Testing designated position

Incumbent must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load at the time of application, for the semester prior to the Summer Cohort, and following participation in the Summer Cohort

Selected students must maintain full-time enrollment through October 2027

Incumbent must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study by May 2026 (spring quarter/semester) to qualify at the GG-05 level

Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor's or equivalent degree (expected graduation date of May 2026 or earlier) to qualify at the GG-07 level

Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2026 to qualify at the GG-07 level

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program

Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2027

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirements

Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.