NextGen Federal Systems

Data Science & Machine Learning Intern

NextGen Federal Systems  •  Remote  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

NextGen is offering high-tech internship opportunities to students with a strong desire and interest to learn about data science and machine learning.
No prior work history is necessary. We are willing to train the right candidates! Interns will be assigned a full-time mentor and will be embedded in team projects where possible.
Join our mentor-based internship program tailored for aspiring IT and software development enthusiasts. This unique opportunity offers a personalized 1-1 experience, pairing each intern with a seasoned industry professional as their mentor. Through hands-on guidance and individualized attention, interns will delve into real-world projects, gaining invaluable insights, skills, and practical knowledge. Whether you're passionate about coding, system architecture, or software engineering, our mentorship program provides the support and mentorship needed to accelerate your growth and kickstart your career in the dynamic world of technology.

Data Science & Machine Learning Activities

  • Python programming
  • Acquiring geospatial data, find open-source software to parse data
  • Researching state-of-the art ML algorithms
  • Reviewing research and development (R&D) requirements and opportunities
  • Assisting in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data sets.
  • Developing and implementing machine learning models under the guidance of data scientists.
  • Experimenting with different algorithms and techniques to solve specific problems.
  • Visualizing data and presenting findings to the team.
  • Collaborating with data engineers to ensure data pipelines are robust and efficient.

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Major in computer science, engineering, MIS, or information technology
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Thorough understanding of internet research
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

  • Remote work allowed
  • Laptop provided
  • Expected hours: ~10 per week
  • Start date: As Soon As Possible
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities.
NextGen Federal Systems

About NextGen Federal Systems

NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies.

NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV.

We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Morgantown, West Virginia
Year Founded
2011
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