Analyst / Data Science Intern

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LMI is a forward-thinking digital solutions provider committed to accelerating government impact through innovation and speed. We invest proactively in cutting-edge technology and prototypes, bringing commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at an unparalleled pace. Leveraging our proven expertise in federal deployment and strategic relationships, LMI enhances outcomes for the government across the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is dedicated to delivering impactful results that strengthen critical missions and drive lasting value, helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change with agility and collaboration.

Join LMI as an Analyst/Data Science Intern and contribute to mission-critical projects that leverage advanced data analytics and emerging technologies to solve complex challenges for government agencies. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your analytical skills, programming capabilities, and critical thinking to real-world problems, collaborating with a passionate team of scientists and engineers. You will gain hands-on experience in evaluating operations, developing innovative solutions, and transforming data into actionable insights.

As an Analyst/Data Science Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of complex processes from an enterprise perspective to identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Assess current operations, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop innovative solutions to optimize performance.
• Evaluate alternative concepts and methodologies by applying mathematical models, simulation tools, and supply chain theory.
• Document detailed functional capability requirements to serve as the foundation for subsequent software development.
• Perform and document results from thorough functional software tests.
• Execute various studies and analyses, generating comprehensive technical documentation of findings and results.
• Create and deliver compelling briefings to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Design robust analytical methodologies and validate them through coding in Python, followed by running detailed analyses.
• Engage in projects involving advanced data analytics and emerging technologies, working collaboratively with data science and business experts.
• Collaborate with passionate scientists and engineers on exciting problems including recommendations, personalization, and search engine marketing.
• Research, analyze, and present results, recommending intelligent solutions to solve business challenges by applying a strong knowledge of data analysis, critical-thinking skills, and intelligence expertise.
• Structure complex analytical results in an organized, visually compelling manner to tell a meaningful and actionable story.
• Develop, implement, and revise detailed analytical frameworks and processes.
• Utilize your experience in analytics tools and scientific rigor to produce actionable insights that drive decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, subject matter experts, and decision-makers to develop success criteria and optimize new products, features, policies, and models.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program at Florida International University (FIU) is mandatory.
• Availability to work full-time for at least 10-12 weeks.
• Currently pursuing a major in Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related quantitative or technical field.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of data analysis tools, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose and write a variety of internal and external documents, reports, and presentations effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within LMI and with its clients.
• Ability to contribute positively to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication.
• Strong problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize assignments with minimum supervision. Must be self-directed and detail-oriented in completing assigned tasks and projects.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants who are eligible for security clearances. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated programming experience, with the ability to program and learn new programming languages quickly.