2027 Summer Intern, Data Scientist (Reston, VA; Denver, CO; Remote)

ICF • Reston, VA

2d • $45,805 - $94,221 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist intern to join our team supporting energy efficiency and load management programs for utilities. This role will focus on maintaining and enhancing predictive analytics models. The ideal candidate will apply advanced statistical and computational methodologies and integrate these analyses into supporting IT systems to help achieve business objectives. Responsibilities include analyzing large datasets—spanning customer behavior, energy usage, and marketing performance to identify appropriate techniques, develop and execute code, validate outputs, and produce technical reports.

Requirements

• A completed bachelor’s degree plus enrollment verification or 9 credit hours complete in a Master’s degree program within data science or similar discipline
• Must be able to pass any required background check(s), which may include drug screening
• All work must be performed in the U.S. per contract requirements

Nice To Haves

• A completed Master’s degree program within data science or similar discipline
• Enrollment verification or 9 credit hours complete in a Doctoral degree program within data science or similar discipline
• Proficiency in R and/or Python or statistical modeling, data manipulation, and visualization
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, including branching strategies, pull requests, and repository management
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying relational databases
• Strong understanding of predictive modeling techniques and machine learning algorithms
• Familiarity with Docker for building and deploying containerized machine learning environments and applications
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services (e.g. Azure Databricks, Azure Batch, Azure Blob/Table Storage)
• Familiarity with energy efficiency, utilities, or environmental analytics a plus
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and building scalable data solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems with data
• Able to exercise independent judgment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
• Ability to effectively work in a diverse team of technologists and business stakeholders and explain technical concepts/solutions to non-technical client stakeholders
• Takes initiative in learning complex systems and codebases, while actively seeking clarification and guidance to solve problems efficiently

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing predictive analytics models.
• Applying advanced statistical and computational methodologies.
• Integrating analyses into supporting IT systems to help achieve business objectives.
• Analyzing large datasets—spanning customer behavior, energy usage, and marketing performance.
• Identifying appropriate techniques, developing and executing code, validating outputs, and producing technical reports.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree