Security Investigator Assistant (Summer Internship)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission ("MSLC") Summer Internship Program provides emerging leaders with the opportunity to build a foundational understanding of  career pathways in public service through experiential learning opportunities.

Interns will participate in weekly professional development workshops, mentoring opportunities, and conclude the program with a final presentation to showcase the insights they've developed over the summer. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance & Security Department seeks to prevent or minimize losses by determining and implementing the required safeguards and by investigating claims filed by Lottery agents and players of Lottery products. This position will aid the Director of Compliance and Security and Security Investigators in detecting fraud, waste and abuse in all aspects of their investigations and department operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct thorough research on agents, players, businesses, and transactions to identify anomalies and potential fraud.

• Create, maintain, and optimize databases, systems, and documentation to support fraud investigations and audits.

• Design and implement algorithms and machine learning models to analyze wagering, claims, and sales data, ensuring compliance and fraud detection across Lottery platforms.

• Implement statistical and predictive analysis to identify patterns indicative of collusion, tampering, or other fraudulent activity between players, agents and other actors.

• Develop anomaly detection systems and dashboards for real-time fraud monitoring and reporting.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance & Security.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time paid internship from June 1, 2026 - August 28, 2026. Program dates can be flexible based on the selected candidate's school schedule.

This internship is hybrid eligible. The hybrid schedule requires a minimum of 2 days/week in the Dorchester office. One of those days must be either a Monday or a Friday. Additional in-person days may be required for training, meetings, team projects, or events.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Lottery is to:

• Secure the integrity of our games;

• Protect the well-being of our players, agents, vendors and Lottery employees; and

• Maximize revenues returned to the Commonwealth for the benefit of our cities and towns.

Since selling its first ticket in 1972, the Mass Lottery has generated over $161 billion in revenues, awarded over $114 billion in prizes, returned over $34 billion in net profit to the Commonwealth for unrestricted local aid provided to cities and towns, and paid over $9.2 billion in commissions and bonuses to its statewide network of retailers. More information can be found on our website at https://www.masslottery.com/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2026. INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED IN MARCH.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate students in fields such as Data Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or related finance and technology studies.

• Understanding of compliance requirements, anti-counterfeiting measures, and encrypted data controls.

• Prior experience in office, analytics, or data-intensive environments.

• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Power BI) and machine learning frameworks.

• Knowledge of fraud detection methodologies, including anomaly detection and predictive modeling.

• Ability to ensure strict confidentiality and manage sensitive data related to investigations and Lottery operations.

• Strong organizational skills to coordinate, prioritize, and manage complex data and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent time management and attention to detail to meet deadlines and regulatory requirements.

• Capable of communicating effectively with all inter-departments and represent the Lottery in a professional manner.

• Proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including data encryption, access control, and intrusion detection.

The hourly rate for undergraduate students is $22.

The hourly rate for graduate students is $24.

Please note that the Lottery will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household.

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.