Applied Data Scientist Internship (DoW SkillBridge)

Eligibility Requirements

Meet all DoW SkillBridge qualifications set forth in DODI 1322.29.
Served at least 180 days on active duty.
Within 180 days of separation or retirement.
Will receive an honorable discharge.
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Must be able to report daily to Columbia, MD office.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience performing data-analysis on collected information to pinpoint unique insight and intelligence opportunities within the data.
• Experience within at least two (2) of the following skill areas:
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Computer Science
• Scripting
• Cloud Computing
• Data Mining, Metadata Analysis or Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Visualization or Data Automation
• Data Science
• Advanced Analytical Algorithms
• Statistical Analysis (e.g., variability, sampling error, inference, hypothesis testing, EDA, application of linear models)
• Data Management (e.g., data cleaning and transformation)
• Data Modeling and Assessment
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Engineering
• Experience constructing and performing complex database search queries.
• Experience/knowledge of computer science concepts.

Desired Skills

• Ideal Candidates would be from one of the following Military Occupational Skill Communities:
• Air Force – (1N4)
• Marine – (2611, 2629)
• Army – (35N, 352N, 17C, 170A)
• NavyCTR (C18A/9147, C19A/9149)
• CTN (H11A/9319, H12A/9318, H13A/9308, H14A/9326, H15A/9327, H16A/9328, H33A, H34A)
• Experience or familiarity with data analytics and/or the following advanced scripting languages and tools:
• Python
• SQL
• Jupyter
• Pig
• ELK Stack
• Splunk
• PowerBI
• Jupyter Notebooks

Compensation

Compensation ranges encompass a total compensation package and are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data. Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements and other work/life programs.

About the Program

The DoW SkillBridge Program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of military service. DoW SkillBridge connects transitioning service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences. Service members participating in DoW SkillBridge programs continue receiving their military compensation and benefits, while industry partners provide the civilian training and work experience. More information can be found here: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm.