About the role#
Systems Planning and Analysis is seeking a Data Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work within the Veracity Forecasting Portfolio on a Department of Navy program. Under the guidance of experienced data scientists, you will gain hands-on experience with data modeling, system design, and architectural best practices while contributing to real-world projects.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and documentation of scalable data architectures for analytics and reporting.
- Assist in creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models for analytical platforms.
- Build and maintain data architecture diagrams and standards.
- Help design and implement cloud-based data pipelines.
- Evaluate data sources, integration patterns, and technology options.
- Use tools like ER diagrams and dimensional modeling to contribute to data modeling efforts.
- Review data pipeline and storage designs for performance and maintainability.
- Research emerging data architecture patterns and summarize findings for your team.
- Document data flows, lineage, and governance considerations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and data scientists to refine designs and requirements.
- Support prototyping and proof-of-concept work.
What you'll need#
- You are a degree candidate in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Strong foundational knowledge of databases is required.
- Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language for data manipulation.
- Familiarity with data modeling concepts like star or snowflake schemas and basic ETL processes.
- Experience with cloud-based development tools and version control practices.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Academic project experience in database design, data warehousing, or system architecture is preferred.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as S3, BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake, or Databricks is a plus.
- Familiarity with diagramming tools like Lucidchart, draw.io, or ERwin is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Alexandria, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning and Analysis provides analytical insights for national security programs. The company supports clients in the United States and allied nations through operations analysis, systems engineering, and strategic planning. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the firm employs over 2,000 people. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing industry.
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