2026 Summer Intern, Developer

ICF • Reston, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

2026 Summer Intern, Developer Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We are seeking a Summer inter n to join our team . This is a full-time, 10-week internship that will begin in early June and conclude by mid-August. Work may be performed remotely from any U.S. location, or hybrid from our Reston, VA headquarters. At this time , we are unable to offer relocation nor housing assistance. Pay is expected to be $23/hour for undergraduate interns. As a member of our team, the Summer Intern will: Participate in the design and implement ation of innovative solutions that address complex problems using cutting-edge technologies. Research and evaluate new AI techniques and technologies . Document and present the results and findings of AI projects . Work with development team to gather business requirements and translate them to technical requirements . Partner with a team of experts in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to develop and implement solutions to meet business needs. Participate in Scrum process to implement solutions in an agile manner. Provide support to senior developers by coding, data gathering, and testing as needed. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Requirements

• At least 30 completed college-level credit hours (preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields )

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of general application programming and database concepts including .
• Familiarity with the SDLC concepts and Agile/Scrum project methodologies.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLM) and Retrieval Augmented Generative AI (RAG)
• Experience/exposure to two or more of the below : .NET - Core, Framework Python - LangChain , Pinecone, OpenAI, Claude, LangGraph , Azure OpenAI, Ollama JavaScript - Angular, React, Vue Database - SQL, mongo, cosmos (or some combination of structured and unstructured) Azure - Web Apps, Containers, Storage, OpenAI, Cognitive Services (or comparable AWS/GCP)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Passion and curiosity for learning new AI skills and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and implement ation of innovative solutions that address complex problems using cutting-edge technologies.
• Research and evaluate new AI techniques and technologies .
• Document and present the results and findings of AI projects .
• Work with development team to gather business requirements and translate them to technical requirements .
• Partner with a team of experts in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to develop and implement solutions to meet business needs.
• Participate in Scrum process to implement solutions in an agile manner.
• Provide support to senior developers by coding, data gathering, and testing as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed