Mathematics & Statistics Student Trainee (Computer & Data Science)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense

Pay: $46,610–$75,059/yr
Where: Fort Meade, Maryland + 1 more
Apply by: 2026-09-30
Posted: 2 days ago

The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '27 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, who will remain full-time students through October 2028. Summer Cohort Start Date: 31 May 2027 (alternate: 14 June 2027); End Date: 20 August 2027. Students must attend for a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours). Selection Office(s): Cybersecurity, OR the Acquisition Technology Product Office

What you'd do

This is a temporary position NTE 04 September 2027.
As a MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS STUDENT TRAINEE (COMPUTER & DATA SCIENCE) you will be responsible for the following duties: Perform routine, standardized assignments in the fields of computer science.
Assist higher-level personnel who are performing projects in order to develop competence and experience, assignments will progress in difficulty as experience is gained.
Assist in the development of technical artifacts with various directorate, DCSA PEO, and DoD elements.
May be required to gather information associated with the development of artificial intelligence (Ai) including the application of computers to solve problems and to understand the principles of human intelligence.
Investigates potential for integration of natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to enhance machine learning (ML) enabled data processing capabilities.
Applies concepts, principles, practices, and techniques associated with computer science, data science, data architecture, and/or data engineering to elementary assignments involving recurring work.
This involves assisting with compiling technical and administrative artifacts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What they want

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement.
Official Transcripts and other required Official supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students prior to their start date.
College Freshmen must also submit

Starts: 2026-09-01