We’re Hitachi Vantara, a global infrastructure business. Our people are the force of meaningful progress. We enable the incredible with data – from taking theme park fans on magical rides, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests to saving lives. We empower businesses to automate, optimize and advance innovation. Together, we create a sustainable future for all.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to inspire he future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally important to us.
Hitachi Vantara Federal
Hitachi Vantara Federal transforms United States secure federal agencies from data-rich to data-driven. We are a trusted advisor for our customers’ mission-critical data needs. From intelligent data platforms and digital infrastructure systems to consulting expertise, we deliver resilient digital products, processes, and experiences that accelerate innovation and create competitive advantages for the United States federal government. Hitachi Vantara Federal is a FOCI-mitigated subsidiary of Hitachi Vantara. Join our team and our employee-focused culture and help drive our customers’ data to meaningful customer outcomes.
Here at Hitachi Vantara Federal (HVF) we help data-driven government leaders find and use the value in their data to innovate intelligently and reach outcomes that matter. We are more than a data storage company; we are your end-to-end data solutions company. We combine technology, intellectual property, and industry knowledge to deliver data-managing solutions that help government agencies improve their customers’ experiences, develop new revenue streams, and lower the costs of business.
The Role
We are looking for a Data Science Intern who will focus on managing some corporate projects in the Machine Learning area. This role will be focused on understanding the Hitachi data analytics offerings (that is, Pentaho Plus DataOps Platform for data integration and data management) and prepare use-cases highlighting the Machine Learning capabilities (and extend to Deep Learning, ChatGPT, Hugging Face and more as time permits) for structured and unstructured data.
Our Intern will dive right in and get to know our business and operations and will ultimately become contributing members of our team. This position requires strong communication, self-drive/motivation, and a dedication to excellence.
We are looking for Interns that are interested in Data Science and working with the federal government.
Work location: Reston, VA (Reston Town Center)
This role is onsite, candidate must be local for the duration of the internship.
Internship dates: June 3rd – August 2nd
Our internships are designed to provide:
• Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in an agile, fast paced growth focused business setting.
• Hands-on experience and professional mentorship in the Federal Technology industry.
• Opportunities to connect and network with professionals who can provide you a better understanding of the industry and help you accomplish goals you can add to your résumé, this includes assigning you a formal sponsor and interactions with senior executives.
• At the conclusion of your internship, you will present a “value driven” idea for the organization to consider adopting into normal business practice.
About the Job: what it takes.
Daily:
• Learning – Understand the components of the Pentaho Plus DataOps Platform
• Use-case Identification – Define Machine Learning (ML) focused use cases that will showcase product capabilities.
• Data Asset Search – Search open-source datasets that can be used for model training and testing for the identified use-case.
• Model Evaluation – Perform model training and evaluation and keep track of the results for comparative analysis.
• Documentation – Outline the demo script to showcase the model evaluation process and the reason for choosing the final solution via effective storytelling techniques.
Potential Projects:
• ML Model Exploration and Deployment: A working demo use-case highlighting the “art of the possible” orchestrating the multiple Hitachi analytics products addressing a machine learning-based solution.
• MLOps Pipeline Demo: The use case and documentation demonstrate the MLOps possibilities and challenges/roadblocks/gotchas.
• Data Catalog Integration in ML-Driven Process: (Optional; if time permits) Leverage the Data Catalog as part of the operational needs of the use-case.
About You: critical skills and ability
• US Citizen
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science and Analytics, and related domains
• We are looking for rising juniors and seniors.
• Quality verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Creativity
• Curiosity for learning
Great careers start with growth and innovation and here at HV Federal, our mission is to improve the security and well-being of our nation by solving the federal government’s data challenges.
We deliver insights that power smarter business and inspire social innovation solutions for a healthier, safer future. The key to our innovation is our people -- our culture values respect, diversity, and collaboration. Join our Hitachi family and together, let’s lead the way to extraordinary!
As part of our overall strategy and commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, Hitachi Vantara Federal requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements under applicable federal, state, and local law. If you have any questions about this policy or require an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, please contact Jennifer Shelton, Director People Operations.
Our core values:
TRUST
The firm belief in the reliability, capability, and integrity of our business. Trust is key for effective collaboration with each other, our customers, and our Partners.
AGILITY
The ability to create value for our customers by promoting and responding to change within their environment. We challenge the status quo with creativity, focus, and speed.
EXCELLENCE
Being the best at what we do. It’s not just what we do, but how we do it, that differentiates us.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Hitachi Vantara Federal is committed to building a strong, inclusive culture that embraces diversity in our business. We will foster a sense of belonging by:
• Recruiting, retaining, developing, and mentoring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization.
• Listening and providing opportunities for feedback to create an environment that values employees’ perspectives and unique experiences.
• Striving to hold ourselves accountable as an organization, as individuals, and as leaders to learn, grow and continue to evolve our DEI strategy.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We want to help you take care of your today and tomorrow – at home and at work. Which is why we offer industry-leading benefits that go far beyond compensation. That means support, services, and resources that also take care of your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. Here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
About us
We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
