2026 Summer Intern, Data Scientist / Engineer na Icf

We’re currently hiring a Data Scientist/ Engineer Intern to join our teams remotely in Summer 2026.   

This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. Work may be done remotely from any U.S. location. Pay is expected to be $23 per hour. At this time, we are unable to provide housing nor relocation assistance for this position.  

As a Data Scientist/ Engineer Intern, you will:    

• Develop and implement digital technology solutions with appropriate software design methodology in a dynamic and fast paced team environment   

• Partner with the team to perform all phases of the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, application design, code development and testing and client interaction   

• Write tests in existing test suites that confirm successful implementation of code   

• Troubleshoot production support issues post-deployment and create solutions as required   

• Assist in creation of technical documentation as part of client deliverables   

• Collaborate and work in an agile team environment   
    

Basic Qualifications:   

By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours is required in Data Science or a related field.  

Interns should have: 

• An ability to define and present conceptual technology solutions to both technical and non-technical clients while articulating the value of technology to drive creative marketing platforms   

• The ability to translate client goals into achievable technical specifications   

• Experience with hands-on development, including an understanding of applications architecture such as:   

• Object-oriented design and design patterns   

• ORM libraries   

• Database diagramming   

• Systems diagramming  

• Experience with technology skills including:   

• Node.js and popular JavaScript frameworks/libraries (React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.) 

• Java, J2EE, C#, .NET or equivalent  

• One SQL database technology (MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle or equivalent)   

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, JSP   

• Experience with source control: Git and/or SVN   

• Ability to integrate RESTful web services   

• Experience with multiple software development lifecycles such as Agile and Waterfall   

• GitHub page or code sample preferred  

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.