Data Management Internship

About the Role

i3 is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Management Intern to support critical initiatives in defense data handling and analysis. This role offers hands-on experience in managing Department of Defense (DoD) test data, facilitating the ingestion of mission-critical information for weapon system analysts, digitizing a national archive of historical defense records, and contributing to the sustainment of the United States’ most elite missile defense systems.

As an intern, you will:

• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a secure environment.
• Receive mentorship from industry experts.
• Gain exposure to technologies supporting national missile defense initiatives.
• Receive opportunities for professional development, including training in secure data handling.
• Experience a collaborative, mission-driven work environment.

This internship is for the Summer 2027 timeframe and will be an onsite role in Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the ingestion, organization, and processing of DoD test data from various mission sources.
• Support the digitization of a national archive, including scanning, cataloging, and metadata tagging of historical documents.
• Contribute to data management tasks related to elite missile defense systems, such as data validation, quality assurance, and integration into analytical workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data protocols that comply with DoD security standards and regulations.
• Perform routine data audits, generate reports on data integrity, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to documentation of data management procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field at the time of the internship (Summer 2027) or the semester immediately following (Fall 2027).
• Basic understanding of data management principles, including data ingestion, storage, and retrieval processes.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as databases (e.g., SQL), data processing software (e.g., Python or R for scripting), and digitization platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities, with proficiency in producing clear, professional documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. An Active Secret clearance is required prior to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Willingness to undergo background checks.
• Demonstrated interest in defense technologies, national security, or archival digitization projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD data standards, compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST), or mission test data protocols.
• Prior internship or coursework in defense, aerospace, or government sectors.