Internships in Data Science, Math, Statistics or Operations Research
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Responsibilities
- Work alongside a team of experts to apply your knowledge and gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Data analysis and visualization
- Augmented decision-making and trusted analytics
- Applied mathematics, statistics, and optimization
- Simulation and computational analytics
- Systems modeling and analysis
- Operational effectiveness and efficiency
- Knowledge discovery
- Next-generation data environments
Requirements
- Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Data Science, Math, Statistics, Operations Research or related disciplines.
- Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
- Foundational knowledge of data science, math, statistics or operations research methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
- Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.
Qualifications
- Experience applying data science, math, statistics or operations research concepts in an internship, research, or lab setting.
- Proficiency using data science, math, statistics or operations research methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
- Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.
Clearance
In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.
Pay
Salary compensation range and midpoint: $46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual
Schedule
Work Location Type: Hybrid