MATH & STATISTICS STUDENT TRAINEE (COMPUTER & DATA SCIENCE)

Department of Defense-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Intern
Hybrid • Arlington, VA
5,001-10,000 employees
National Security and International Affairs
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Interested in a career in national security? DCSA is offering a paid internship: the DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '26 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a 3.0+ GPA, students must maintain full-time status through October 2027. The program runs 1 OR 15 June - 21 August 2026, requiring a minimum of 10 weeks of participation. Positions may be in one of the following offices: Personnel Vetting or Human Capital Management Office. The DCSA Student Experience is looking for a Mathematics & Statistics Student Trainee (Computer Science & Data Science) to join our team to perform the following duties: Perform routine, standardized assignments in the fields of computer science, including Data Science, Data Architecture and/or Data Engineering. Assist higher-level personnel who are performing projects in order to develop competence and experience, assignments will progress in difficulty as experience is gained. May be required to gather information associated with the development of artificial intelligence (Ai) including the application of computers to solve problems and to understand the principles of human intelligence. Investigates potential for integration of natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to enhance machine learning (ML) enabled data processing capabilities. Applies concepts, principles, practices, and techniques associated with computer science, data science, data architecture, and/or data engineering to elementary assignments involving recurring work.

  • Perform routine, standardized assignments in the fields of computer science, including Data Science, Data Architecture and/or Data Engineering.
  • Assist higher-level personnel who are performing projects in order to develop competence and experience, assignments will progress in difficulty as experience is gained.
  • May be required to gather information associated with the development of artificial intelligence (Ai) including the application of computers to solve problems and to understand the principles of human intelligence.
  • Investigates potential for integration of natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to enhance machine learning (ML) enabled data processing capabilities.
  • Applies concepts, principles, practices, and techniques associated with computer science, data science, data architecture, and/or data engineering to elementary assignments involving recurring work.
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
  • Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
  • This is a Drug Testing designated position
  • Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized (Relocation expenses or housing will NOT be provided by the agency)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible but is not a full-time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
  • Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
  • If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
  • Incumbent must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load at the time of application, for the semester prior to the Summer Cohort, and following participation in the Summer Cohort.
  • Selected students must maintain full-time enrollment through October 2027.
  • Incumbent must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
  • The DSE Summer '26 Cohort runs from June through August with a start date of 1 or 15 June. The end of cohort is officially 21 August. Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 weeks in the cohort.
  • Students selected for the internship program must send an official transcript with spring 2026 semester/quarter grades and proof of full-time student status to Student Programs prior to their onboarding date.
  • This is not a developmental career ladder opportunity - this position will be filled at the GG-05 or GG-07 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements.
  • Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study by May 2026 (spring quarter/semester);
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
  • Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2027.
  • Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor's or equivalent degree (expected graduation date of May 2026 or earlier); and
  • Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2026
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