DATA SCIENCE INTERNSHIP

Job Description

About the Company (Lensa)

Lensa is a career site dedicated to helping job seekers find employment in the US. It operates as a platform that promotes job postings on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa itself is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it promotes. For this specific job, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote it for “My Florida Corp Defunct” (which appears to be a placeholder or misnomer, as the actual employer is the State of Florida). When a user clicks “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the external job board or employer site, and any information collected there is subject to the terms and privacy notice of that external site.

About the Employer (State of Florida)

The actual employer for this internship is the State of Florida. The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer, adhering to federal regulations for employment eligibility verification. The State of Florida is also an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to preventing discrimination and workplace violence. It supports a Drug-Free workplace, requiring all employees to be subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act are advised to notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center.

Job Title: DATA SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (Working Title: Internship)

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The State of Florida is seeking motivated college students and recent graduates to join its workforce through a Data Science Internship. This unique opportunity allows interns to gain firsthand experience in the operations of state government while obtaining valuable on-the-job training. Opportunities are located throughout Florida.

Responsibilities may include:
• Leveraging tools to interpret data sets, with a focus on identifying valuable trends and patterns for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Assisting with maintenance, ongoing support, and reporting for automation across the agency.
• Assisting in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing structured and unstructured datasets from various sources.
• Supporting exploratory data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
• Contributing to the improvement of data quality, data governance, and metadata standards.
• Conducting research on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates should possess the following:
• Knowledge of data analytics methodologies and tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data mining, and data cleansing techniques; and data analysis.
• Knowledge of automation and application of automation tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of statistics & statistical modeling.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and prioritize automation opportunities.
• Proven ability to work ethically and with integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet these requirements:
• Must be currently enrolled or graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program.
• Possess working knowledge of database systems and querying languages (e.g., SQL) to extract and manipulate data efficiently.

Important Dates and Details:
• Date Posted: Jul 11, 2025 (this appears to be a future date, possibly indicating an ongoing posting or error in the ‘Date’ field vs. ‘Posting Closing Date’).
• Requisition No: 851273
• Agency: Multiple
• Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency.
• Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026 (Applications are accepted year-round).
• Internship Status: Internships may be paid or unpaid, and there is no guarantee of employment.

Location:
Opportunities are located throughout Florida, with a comprehensive list of cities and ZIP codes provided, including but not limited to:
TALLAHASSEE, WILDWOOD, JACKSONVILLE, SEBASTIAN, DAYTONA BEACH, VERO BEACH, ORLANDO, MIAMI, PUNTA GORDA, TAMPA, NICEVILLE, PENSACOLA, AVON PARK, KISSIMMEE, MADISON, MARATHON, BOCA RATON, SARASOTA, HOMOSASSA, WINTER HAVEN, FORT MYERS, CAPE CORAL, MELBOURNE, JACKSONVILLE, TITUSVILLE, BIG PINE KEY, DAVIE, THE VILLAGES, NEW PORT RICHEY, CRESTVIEW, SANFORD, NORTH PORT, LAKELAND, FORT LAUDERDALE, PORT ST. LUCIE, MARIANNA, FORT WALTON BEACH, ORMOND BEACH, PORT ST JOE, LAKE WORTH, BRADENTON, GAINESVILLE, PALM BAY, OCALA, PANAMA CITY, WEST PALM BEACH, NAPLES, ST PETERSBURG, SEBRING, PANAMA CITY BEACH, ORANGE PARK, DESTIN, CLEARWATER.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee