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Exiger · 1 day ago

Defense Sustainment Integration Intern (Summer 2026)

Exiger is a leading supply chain risk management software-as-a-service company, seeking a Defense Sustainment Integration Intern to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives. The intern will work on operationally relevant analytics to address supply chain risk and sustainment challenges in support of national security and operational readiness missions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceInformation TechnologyLegalRisk ManagementSaaSSoftwareSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Apply data engineering and analytics techniques to transform complex, multi-source datasets into decision-ready outputs
Build and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT) with automated validation, logging, traceability, and reproducibility
Implement data quality checks and monitoring to ensure completeness, consistency, and reliability of analytics outputs
Support entity resolution and record linkage efforts to produce high-confidence “golden records” for suppliers, parts, and facilities
Develop relationship and network views that illuminate dependencies, tiers, chokepoints, and concentration risk across supply chains
Assist in building risk indicators and early-warning signals that surface potential sustainment disruptions
Prototype analytics or AI approaches for risk scoring, anomaly detection, and alerting, with clear and explainable rationale
Produce dashboards, notebooks, and short decision-oriented briefs aligned to real-world sustainment workflows
Document methods, assumptions, and results to ensure explainability, auditability, and operational usability
Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and delivery leaders to align analytics outputs with mission needs

Qualification

PythonSQLData EngineeringAI/MLData AnalyticsCommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Data Analytics/Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field
Strong programming skills in Python (data wrangling, validation, ML workflows) and SQL (joins, window functions, performance fundamentals)
Experience with core data engineering concepts: schema design, ETL, testing, version control, and reproducibility
Understanding of modern analytics and AI practices, including feature engineering, model evaluation, and explainability
Ability to translate technical findings into clear, decision-focused written narratives
Comfortable working in structured, compliance-oriented environments with sensitive data

Preferred

Exposure to supply chain, logistics, sustainment, or acquisition data concepts
Experience with entity resolution, fuzzy matching, or record linkage techniques
Familiarity with graph analytics (e.g., NetworkX, Neo4j) and relationship-based risk analysis
Experience with data quality frameworks (e.g., Great Expectations or similar patterns)
Exposure to secure development practices and controlled data environments

Benefits

Paid, full-time 10-week Summer Internship
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration with distributed delivery teams
Hands-on experience applying AI and analytics to mission-critical sustainment challenges
Mentorship from senior government delivery, analytics, and engineering leaders
Exposure to real-world, operational decision-making environments
Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on rigor, learning, and impact
Networking opportunities across Exiger’s Government Solutions organization

Company

Exiger provides technology-enabled risk and compliance services to help heavily regulated firms.

H1B Sponsorship

Exiger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$182M
Key Investors
Monroe CapitalCarrick Capital Partners
2023-12-19Acquired
2022-08-31Debt Financing· $32M
2021-11-09Debt Financing· $70M

Leadership Team

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Bob Kolasky
Senior Vice President
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