Artificial Intelligence Projects Intern - Immediate Need

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented, resourceful, and intellectually curious individual to serve as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied. Projects Intern supporting our Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and the CTO Shop’s various innovation initiatives. This role is designed for an individual who can contribute immediately to ongoing AI projects, research efforts, and prototype development supporting federal mission environments.

This position is intended for a highly motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The intern will contribute directly to real AI initiatives currently under development. The role offers hands-on exposure to emerging AI tools, model capabilities, and real-world implementation challenges in federal contracting.

This internship will require a full-time commitment of 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The internship will be held on a hybrid model, with a preference for attending in-person working sessions in the Reston, Virginia office

Applicants should be prepared to provide an Unofficial Transcript of their collegiate courses as well as a cover letter. 

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment with regular team meetings and status updates 
• Support development and experimentation with AI use cases (e.g., automation, analysis, data enrichment, retrieval-augmented generation concepts) 
• Analyze emerging AI tools, model capabilities, and federal adoption trends 
• Research business development with consideration for AI-enabled solutions 
• Support consulting efforts related to operational processes for federal contractors 
• Learn about various platforms to include Microsoft Azure and the use the AI tools within
• Assist in rapid prototyping and testing of AI solutions supporting current CTO innovation initiatives
• Support evaluation and experimentation with emerging AI tools, models, and platforms
• Help identify practical AI use cases that can support operational efficiency and mission delivery 

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by contract.
• Demonstrated curiosity and strong willingness to learn 
• Recent graduate or current senior in a College/University
• Enrolled in a field of study or career track related to the internship experience (i.e. in machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, or relevant field)
• Demonstrated interest in applied AI experimentation or building prototypes
• Basic proficiency in Python
• Foundational understanding of AI concepts (e.g. model API calls, prompt engineering, retrievalaugmented generation (RAG)
• Student must be in good academic and personal standing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Motivated individual demonstrating engagement in extracurricular or professional activities
• Strong interpersonal, training, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute quickly within a project-driven environment
• Must be able to attend in person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
• Experience in data analysis or scripting
• Proficiency in AI concepts
• Interest in federal contracting or mission-driven technology environments

About Us:  

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025. 

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.