Data Operations Internship IRES - SSFB
About The Position
The Data Operations Internship is part time and will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will support the IRES Data Science team in improving data integrity and quality, monitoring data pipelines, and assisting with analytical reporting. This role will help streamline day-to-day data operations, ensuring accuracy and reliability, while receiving mentorship from senior data professionals. Designed specifically for a university junior or senior, this part-time role offers hands-on experience with enterprise-level data architecture.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a Bachelor’s degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related discipline.
- Must be able to commit to a part-time schedule (up to 20 hours per week) during the academic semester.
- Must have a foundational understanding of relational databases and SQL.
- Must have basic proficiency in a scripting language commonly used for data manipulation (e.g., Python or R).
- Must be familiar with standard spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel) for data review.
- Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
- Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
Nice To Haves
- Previous academic projects, hackathons, or internships involving data cleaning, ETL processes, or database management.
- Exposure to data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) or version control systems (e.g., Git).
- A conceptual understanding of cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- A strong, demonstrated interest in data governance and data quality assurance.
Responsibilities
- Support the IRES Data Science team in improving data integrity and quality, monitoring data pipelines, and assisting with analytical reporting.
- Help streamline day-to-day data operations, ensuring accuracy and reliability, while receiving mentorship from senior data professionals.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
