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During this 10-week program, the intern will work with experienced data engineers on a defined project involving data ingestion, transformation, quality, and documentation.\nThe intern will gain practical experience with enterprise data pipelines, engineering standards, data quality practices, cloud technologies, and cross-functional delivery.\nThis is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. At this time, we are unable to provide housing or relocation assistance for this position.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and test data pipelines under the guidance of senior engineers.\nIntegrate structured and semi-structured data from multiple sources.\nWrite SQL and code to transform, validate, and prepare data for analysis.\nAssist with monitoring data quality and troubleshooting pipeline issues.\nContribute to data models, technical documentation, and source-to-target mappings.\nParticipate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and team design discussions.\nPresent project outcomes and recommendations at the end of the internship.\nBasic Qualifications\nBy start date, a minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours in computer science, data engineering, information systems, software engineering, or related fields. \nDue to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required. \nPreferred Qualifications\nA completed bachelor’s degree and enrollment verification in a master’s program or 9 credit hours complete in graduate coursework in computer science, data engineering, information systems, software engineering, or a related field. \nAcademic or project experience with SQL and at least one programming language, preferably Python, Java, or Scala. \nFamiliarity with databases, data structures, ETL/ELT concepts, or cloud platforms. \nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. \nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively. \nInterest in enterprise data architecture, cloud data platforms, and responsible data \nmanagement. \nExposure to Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, or similar technologies. \nFamiliarity with Git, APIs, data warehouses, or orchestration tools. \nExperience gained through coursework, research, personal projects, or prior internships. \nBot and Third-Party Applications\nPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  for assistance.\nWorking at ICF\nICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. 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