Data Scientist Technical Intern

Rock Island, IL, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 15 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD 40,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Process Improvement
Data Analysis
Distributed Computing
Research
Data Engineering
Data Visualization
Statistics
Optimization
Network
Machine Learning (ML)
Educate
Analytical Skill
Computer Science
Data Science
Business Analytics
Cloud Computing
Adaptability
Attention To Detail
Teamwork
Collaboration
Security Clearance
Python
PySpark
Pandas
RDBMS
SQL
R
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft SharePoint
Lean Six Sigma
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: T2600804

Location: Rock Island, IL, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Student

Subcategory: Intern Technical

Schedule: Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary)

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is currently seeking a Data Scientist Technical Intern at Rock Island Arsenal, IL.

The Data Scientist Technical Intern will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

Provide quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities in advanced methodological approaches and advanced business process optimization.
Leverage the latest techniques in data using the Army Vantage data analytics platform built on Palantir's Foundry with cloud computing and distributed computing.
Provide advanced analytic solutions from data pipelines to decision focused advanced analytic solutions.
Assist the client in identifying complex challenges and incorporating analytic techniques to develop comprehensive solutions.
Stretch your wings while researching and implementing techniques in data engineering, data visualization, statistics, linear optimization, discrete event simulations, network graph analysis, and machine learning.
Work on a team of analytic professionals to create enterprise level solutions.
Train and educate front end users on data literacy and analytic tools.

Qualifications
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Education and Experience:

AA Degree in related discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, or Business Analytics) and one year of related experience; High School and two (2) years of related experience.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Demonstrated experience with the Python programming language.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, virtual meeting, and using cloud-based tools.
Solid work experience with customers/resolving issues while meeting schedule requirements.
Must possess good oral and written communications skills.
Must be motivated, adaptable, and flexible.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to encourage, inspire, and participate in teamwork.

Clearance:

Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance; Interim Secret to start work on the contract; U.S. citizenship required.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

Python programming language using PySpark and Pandas.
Relational database concepts.
Structured Query Language (SQL).
R programming language (tidyverse).
Microsoft Office PowerPoint and SharePoint.
Demonstrated ability to take a business problem and work towards a more efficient solution like Lean Six Sigma.

Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: T2600804
Posted 15 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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