SAIC
AI

Data Scientist Technical Intern

SAIC · Rock Island, IL, US

Actively hiring Posted 5 months ago

Job ID: 2600804

Location: ROCK ISLAND, IL, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-27

Category: Student

Subcategory: Intern Technical

Schedule: Casual (includes On Call and Temporary)

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Data Scientist Technical Intern at **Rock Island Arsenal, IL.

The Data Scientist Technical Intern will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:**

  • Provide quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities in advanced methodological approaches and advanced business process optimization.
  • Leverage the latest techniques in data using the Army Vantage data analytics platform built on Palantir's Foundry with cloud computing and distributed computing.
  • Provide advanced analytic solutions from data pipelines to decision focused advanced analytic solutions.
  • Assist the client in identifying complex challenges and incorporating analytic techniques to develop comprehensive solutions.
  • Stretch your wings while researching and implementing techniques in data engineering, data visualization, statistics, linear optimization, discrete event simulations, network graph analysis, and machine learning.
  • Work on a team of analytic professionals to create enterprise level solutions.
  • Train and educate front end users on data literacy and analytic tools.

**Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** AA Degree in related discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, or Business Analytics) and one year of related experience; High School and two (2) years of related experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated experience with the Python programming language
  • Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, virtual meeting, and using cloud-based tools.
  • Solid work experience with customers/resolving issues while meeting schedule requirements.
  • Must possess good oral and written communications skills.
  • Must be motivated, adaptable, and flexible.
  • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to encourage, inspire, and participate in teamwork.

CLEARANCE:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance; Interim Secret to start work on the contract; U.S. citizenship required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

  • Python programming language using PySpark and Pandas
  • Relational database concepts
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • R programming language (tidyverse)
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint and SharePoint
  • Demonstrated ability to take a business problem and work towards a more efficient solution like Lean Six Sigma

Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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