Data Engineering & Analytics Tools Intern

About the Role

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Data Engineering & Analytics Tools Intern for Summer 2027 to support the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), specifically within the Reentry Branch. This is a 10-week, 40-hour per week program, starting in May 2027 and concluding in July or August 2027. Interns will work on-site at a government facility in the Washington Navy Yard. Upon graduation, successful interns may be considered for full-time employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of data analysis, data pipeline engineering, and software tools.
• Fulfill technical, programmatic, and organizational tasking set out by a government mentor in support of the assigned branch’s business rhythms.
• Organize and attend meetings related to the branch’s technical function.
• Perform technical research.
• Draft, review, and/or edit documents.
• Complete a “summer project”.
• Attend weekly SPA informational roundtables and working lunches with SPA leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Active enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or post-graduate program in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related technical or engineering field.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate experience.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time, 5 days per week, at a government facility in the Washington Navy Yard.
• Ability to conduct multi-day domestic travel as required (fully reimbursed).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize tasks, and perform in a fast-paced, mission-focused work environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Desire to learn and work with DoD acquisition processes.
• Previous internship experience in computer science, data science or related fields.
• Experience with developing data analysis or software tools through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Experience with Python, Java, C++, MATLAB, or SQL through coursework, projects or internships.
• Professional certifications in software, data, or cloud technologies are a plus, but not required.

Compensation

• Pay Range: USD $23.00/Yr. - USD $33.00/Yr.