Performance Enablement AI/ML Intern
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Job description
Leidos is seeking a college intern to support AI enablement and performance management initiatives on the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) program. SMIT supports the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and related IT services. Working alongside experienced team members, the intern will explore how data, automation, and AI can help teams understand service performance and improve day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on learning opportunity with guidance, mentorship, and appropriately scoped projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with small AI and automation projects, including prototypes that summarize IT service tickets, performance measures, or operational trends.
- Help prepare, organize, and review datasets used for dashboards, reporting, and AI experiments.
- Experiment with prompts and simple AI-agent workflows, document results, and suggest improvements with team guidance.
- Write or update basic scripts, queries, or lightweight interfaces using familiar tools such as Python or JavaScript.
- Support testing and troubleshooting by identifying issues, recording observations, and helping validate outputs.
- Participate in team meetings and Agile activities; share progress, ask questions, and document work for other team members.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- US citizenship required.
- Coursework, academic projects, or personal projects involving programming, data analysis, or AI/ML concepts.
- Introductory experience with Python, JavaScript, or another programming language.
- Interest in learning about generative AI, automation, and IT service management.
- Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate with a team, and learn new tools with guidance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, as applicable to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with APIs, SQL, data visualization, or basic web development through coursework or projects.
- Exposure to large language models, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools.
- Interest in IT operations, service management platforms, or Agile software development.
- Experience collaborating on a student team, internship, research project, or open-source project.
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Original Posting:
October 15, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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