Data Science Associate Intern

American Institutes for Research•Arlington, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

AIR’s Tek Office is seeking a Data Science Associate Intern to join its forward-thinking and innovative team of data scientists and software engineers. Our team works on innovative projects that advance our organization. Data scientists at AIR use a blend of technology skills and theory to contribute to cutting-edge research design, implementation, and capacity building. The intern will support market intelligence tool development and other agentic, deep-learning, and language-model based solutions. The AI Developer Intern will support projects by building cloud-based and on-premises applications. This part-time internship position offers hybrid work flexibility, requiring three days per week in AIR’s Crystal City, Virginia office. This position is expected to run from September 2026 through December 2026. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and currently pursuing a Master’s degree, such as in Computer Science, Physics, or Data Science.
Experience with Python to develop workflows.
Familiarity with generative AI tools and applications for practical use cases.
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to apply creative problem-solving techniques.
Good communicator with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels and backgrounds, including virtual environments, and to convey complex technical concepts clearly and accurately in plain language.
Interest in exploring and developing innovative tools for data-driven applications.
Strong team player who collaborates effectively, fosters a positive work environment, and supports shared goals.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and implementation of AI‑ and ML‑based workflows, including applications of large language models, generative AI, and multi‑agent or human‑in‑the‑loop systems.
Build cloud applications and data pipelines using platform-as-a-service and/or open-source tools.
Architect, design, and build components of AI applications.
Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects.
Analyze data outputs.