Data Operations Internship IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Data Operations Internship (part time) ***this internship is expected to last 9 months from start date*** Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Relocation Assistance: None available at this time Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position Clearance Type: DoW Secret Shift: Day shift Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties

The Data Operations Internship is part time and will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will: Support the IRES Data Science team in improving data integrity and quality, monitoring data pipelines, and assisting with analytical reporting. Help streamline day-to-day data operations, ensuring accuracy and reliability, while receiving mentorship from senior data professionals. Designed specifically for a university junior or senior, this part-time role offers hands-on experience with enterprise-level data architecture.

The successful candidate will

Have strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly. Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements

Must be currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a Bachelor’s degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related discipline. Must be able to commit to a part-time schedule (up to 20 hours per week) during the academic semester. Must have a foundational understanding of relational databases and SQL. Must have basic proficiency in a scripting language commonly used for data manipulation (e.g., Python or R). Must be familiar with standard spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel) for data review. Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance