Job ID: 2600804
Location: ROCK ISLAND, IL, US
Date Posted: 2026-01-27
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: No
Description
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
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.