About the role#
The Data Analytics Intern will turn data into insights that help drive business decisions. You will spend 10 weeks working on a specific analytics project while collaborating with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders. This is a full-time internship beginning in early June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Gather and clarify business questions and reporting requirements.
- Query, clean, validate, and analyze data from enterprise systems.
- Identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities within datasets.
- Develop dashboards, visualizations, or analytical reports.
- Define and document metrics, assumptions, and data sources.
- Communicate findings through concise narratives and presentations.
- Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and stakeholder discussions.
- Present final insights and recommendations at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- A minimum of 30 college credit hours in data analytics, statistics, economics, business analytics, computer science, mathematics, information systems, or a related field.
- A completed bachelor’s degree and enrollment verification, or 9 credit hours completed in a master’s program in a relevant field.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization.
- Academic, project, or internship experience with data modeling, SQL, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
- Experience with Python, R, Excel, statistical analysis, or data visualization.
- Familiarity with data quality, KPI development, experimentation, or forecasting.
- Strong critical-thinking, communication, and storytelling skills.
- An interest in solving business problems with data and the ability to work with both technical and nontechnical colleagues.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Reston, Virginia, with a hybrid work schedule of two days per week in the office.
- Remote work options are available for applicants based anywhere in the U.S.
- This is a 10-week, full-time program during Summer 2027.
- Undergraduate interns will be paid $23 per hour, and graduate interns will be paid $28 per hour.
- Please note that relocation or housing assistance is not provided for this position.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology firm founded in 1969. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It provides services across sectors including energy, health, environment, and cybersecurity. The firm assists clients with digital transformation and IT modernization projects.
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