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September 16, 2025
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United States
Internship
Remote
$47K/yr - $85K/yr
Intern
Leidos is a company focused on creating efficiencies through automation and data analytics. They are seeking a Data Scientist Intern to prototype automation for internal audit processes, utilizing Python, SQL, and Power BI to transform enterprise data into reusable analytics and lightweight applications.
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Responsibilities

  • Build data prep scripts (Python/SQL): Ingest, clean, reconcile, and document datasets for repeatable use.
  • Create dashboards (Power BI): Model data (Power Query/M, DAX) and publish clear visuals and metrics.
  • Prototype AI helpers (LLMs/RAG): Summarize policies, extract facts from documents, draft outlines/checklists—with citations and an audit trail.
  • Translate problems into code: Work with auditors to frame questions, test ideas, and iterate quickly.
  • Document & QA: Track assumptions, lineage, and tests; communicate results to non-technical users.

Qualification

Required

  • Education: currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Data/Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting/Analytics, or related field.
  • Python: pandas/numpy basics; comfortable writing clear, reusable scripts.
  • Power BI: Power Query/M and basic DAX; can build and publish dashboards from scratch.
  • Microsoft 365: Strong Excel; working knowledge of SharePoint/OneDrive file management and Teams collaboration (Power Automate a plus).
  • Clear communicator; resourceful and creative problem solver who learns fast.

Preferred

  • SQL fundamentals (joins, filtering, aggregation).
  • Interest in LLMs/RAG (grounding, citations) and document parsing (PDF/OCR).
  • Familiarity with enterprise data (ERP, expenses, timesheets, GRC) is a plus.

Benefits

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
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Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.leidos.com/