University, Data Engineering Intern

University, Data Engineering Intern

The Opportunity: 

Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when it’s gathered from disparate sources. We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence.  

As Data Engineering Intern at Booz Allen, you’ll assist in the creation of a secure, scalable enterprise data lake through the full data lifecycle, from data discovery and ingestion through analytics and visualization. Here, you’ll learn from a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment. You’ll grow your skills in analytical exploration and data examination while you support the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients. 

How You'll Contribute:

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of an enterprise data lake that serves as a single, authoritative source of truth for a government command.

• Support data engineering efforts to aggregate, catalog, and secure multiple data sets, enabling advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making.

• Support the identification and integration of authoritative data sources and assist in engineering Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines to ingest data into the enterprise data lake.

• Leverage Python, Apache Spark, AWS Glue, and Amazon S3 to process, transform, and store structured and semi-structured data.

• Assist in building and configuring data pipelines and validating data quality, integrity, and accessibility.

• Contribute to the development of metadata, cataloging, and documentation to enhance data discovery and usability.

• Support the use of AWS Athena for querying data and AWS QuickSight to develop visualizations that demonstrate insights, use cases, and process improvements.

• Document ETL processes, data sources, and visualization artifacts.

• Prepare and deliver a final presentation and prototype demonstration showcasing the enterprise data lake, pipelines, and visualizations within the Booz Allen development environment.

• Ensure all work complies with internal standards, security requirements, and government client expectations.

Work with us to use data for good. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:   

• Experience using Python for data manipulation and analysis

• Experience with big data or cloud-based data processing tools, such as Apache Spark or AWS services

• Knowledge of ETL processes and data ingestion pipelines

• Ability to work within a secure development environment and follow data handling guidelines

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Analytics by Spring 2027

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience working with AWS services, such as Glue, S3, Athena, or QuickSight

• Experience creating or supporting enterprise data lakes or centralized data repositories

• Experience developing data visualizations to support decision-making

• Experience with Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis

• Ability to document technical processes and communicate results through presentations

• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, mentors, and cross-functional teams

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail

• Ability to be articulate, organized, and professional when engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Possession of strong problem-solving skills

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $48,000.00 to $98,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.