Data Science Intern

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex processes from an enterprise perspective.  
• Assessing operations, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and developing solutions.
• Evaluating alternative concepts using mathematical models, simulation tools, and supply chain theory.
• Documenting functional capability requirements for subsequent use as the basis for software development.
• Conducting and documenting results from functional software tests.
• Performing studies and analyses and generating technical documentation of the results.
• Creating and presenting briefings to communicate findings and recommendations

Qualifications

Current enrollment in a degree seeking program required

• Availability to work full-time for at least 10-12 weeks for summer 2026
• Must be available starting in May/June 2026
• Pursuing a major in Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Math, Operations Research, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of data analysis tools, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose and write a variety of internal and external documents, reports, and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills required, with ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within LMI and with its clients.
• Ability to contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication.
• Strong problem solving, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize assignments with minimum supervision. Must be self-directed and detail oriented in completing assigned tasks and projects.
• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants who are eligible for security clearances. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Access.

• Experience with Visual Basic for Applications and Java is highly desirable. 

• Programming experience—ability to program and learn new programming languages quickly.