Internships in Data Science, Math, Statistics or Operations Research

• As an intern working in data science, operations research, math or statistics, you will work alongside a team of experts to apply your knowledge and gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Data analysis and visualization
• Augmented decision-making and trusted analytics
• Applied mathematics, statistics, and optimization
• Simulation and computational analytics
• Systems modeling and analysis
• Operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Knowledge discovery
• Next-generation data environments

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Data Science, Math, Statistics, Operations Research or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
• Foundational knowledge of data science, math, statistics or operations research methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance., * E xperience applying data science, math, statistics or operations research concepts in an internship, research, or lab setting.
• Proficiency using data science, math, statistics or operations research methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance . This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship . Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s)

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