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Data Engineer Intern

Stafford, Virginia, United StatesOnsitePart TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

MANTECH is seeking a Data Engineer Intern to support the Combat Analytics Center (CAC) in Stafford, VA. This on-site internship focuses on data engineering tasks, including system development and dashboarding. The role requires a U.S. Citizen with an active or eligible security clearance. Responsibilities involve supporting the facility director in building a data storage and analytics system, ensuring product quality, and working independently or collaboratively. The internship is for current full-time students pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, with a graduation date no later than May 2027. Academic experience in cloud systems, MS automation, Python/SQL, and API integration is required.

MANTECH seeks a Data Engineer Intern to support the Combat Analytics Center (CAC) through the conduct of Data Engineering functions, including system development and dashboarding. *This internship will be on-site in support**of our Combat Analytics Center facility in Stafford, VA.*

This position requires a U.S. Citizen with an active US Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Receive weekly tasking in support of data engineering tasks related to the CAC
  • Supporting the facility director in building a data storage and analytics system
  • Ensure products/deliverables meet quality standards and compliance with CAC policies
  • Work independently or in a collaborative environment on tasks
  • On-site workshop meetings; with the potential for a limited number of off-site workshop meetings

Required Qualifications:

  • Current full-time student pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field with a graduation date no later than May 2027
  • Professional or project experience in Data Engineering
  • 2 years of strong academic experience with cloud-based systems building, MS automation and Python or SQL
  • 2 years of strong academic experience connecting APIs with data repository systems
  • Excellent communication skills and evidence of completion of professional products and deliverables
  • Interest in government contracting work

Clearance Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen with an active US Security Clearance or eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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