Intern 2025 Strategic Division Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2025-19575)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Coursework or other experience with linear optimization, discrete optimization, machine learning, Bayesian statistics, probability theory, or simulation
• Experience with Python, R, or a similar programming language.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizen and Eligibility for TOP SECRET security clearance required.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Currently pursing a Master's Degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience using Python, R, or a similar programming language to build models, perform statistical analysis, or do other quantitative analysis work.
• Experience with Atlassian tools including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Experience with tools such as Tableau or Power BI that can integrate disparate data sources into visualizations that aid analysis and decision making.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide relevant, objective, timely, and clear analytical support to SSAG customers to help them make better decisions.  The candidate will be able to work collaboratively to formulate problems, propose solution methods, and conduct analysis for the customer. 

The candidate will be familiar with ideas and techniques in Operations Research, Data Science, and/or Physics-Based Modeling.  They will possess an inquisitive mind, a desire to broaden their skills, and be open to new, challenging problems that may stretch them to achieve success.  They will be able to work with autonomy and tenacity to complete tasks and take initiative to support others when needed.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:  

• Develop and apply operations research techniques such as mathematical optimization, simulation, decision analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Decompose complex issues into simplified problem statements and clearly and explicitly connect analysis to specific aspects of the problem.
• Develop and maintain tools and models to support analytic projects and processes.
• Create data visualizations in support of decision analysis, model verification, and client communication.
• Assist in the development of briefings, memos, and Contract Deliverables.