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McLean, VA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing trusted content and technology to help professionals make informed decisions. They are seeking a Data Science Intern to work closely with a team of data scientists and software engineers on a data science project related to national and global security, where the intern will gain real-world experience and mentorship.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with a team of data scientists, research scientists, and software engineers to create, design, and build a proof-of-concept related to the field of national and global security
Write well-designed, well-constructed, and well-tested code
Perform statistical analyses or create machine learning models
Present your progress at the end of the internship

Qualification

Required

Any of the following academic levels in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Basic/Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field: Junior or Senior currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, Completed Bachelor's degree, Currently enrolled in a graduate program
Experience coding in at least one object-oriented programming language or functional programming language (e.g. Python, Java, R, Scala, C/C++)
Basic knowledge of statistics or machine learning principles (advanced knowledge is a bonus)
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) for various audiences
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
A desire to continuously learn new skills and technologies
Self-motivation and proactivity
U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance

Preferred

Benefits

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match.
These benefits meet or exceed the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws.
Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Thomson Reuters delivers critical information from the financial, legal, accounting, intellectual property, science, and media markets.

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