Applied Data Science Intern

Join Our Talented Team at Protagonist

We fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with our cutting-edge technology platform, Narrative Analytics®. This powerful combination enables us to quantitatively analyze open-source media, deliver strategic recommendations, and craft executive-level communication strategies for clients with missions that matter.

Why Us?

Our team is a vibrant mix of communication specialists, data scientists, and subject matter experts with extensive experience across U.S. Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. By joining Protagonist, you'll immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions truly matter.

What We Do

• Innovative Solutions: We co-develop cutting-edge solutions with our clients to address tough communication problems and capitalize on opportunities to make a tangible impact.
• Data-Driven Insights: Our tools and methodologies provide actionable insights that help clients meet their communication objectives and stay ahead of global challenges.
• Applied Expertise: We integrate our solutions within client organizations, leveraging our profound expertise to address critical issues and ensure sustainable success.
  
  

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Protagonist, you'll work on compelling projects that make a real difference. We seek talented individuals eager to contribute to our mission and grow alongside us. If you're passionate about communication, data analysis, and making an impact, we invite you to explore a career with Protagonist.

Explore Your Future with Us!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Protagonist and be part of a team that's making a difference.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and curious student or recent graduate with a passion for applied data science. Eager to put theory into practice, you thrive on tackling real-world challenges with data-driven approaches and possess an analytical mindset that drives you to ask the right questions to extract meaningful insights.

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Support:
• Assist in developing and implementing data science solutions that address business challenges.
• Contribute to model building, testing, and refinement under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Data Preparation & Visualization:
• Use Python, R, and SQL to clean, manipulate, and transform datasets.
• Create compelling data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Looker, Superset, or Power BI.
• Data Annotation & Training Data Creation:
• Participate in data annotation efforts and help create training datasets to support model development.
• Cross-Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with product, engineering, Government Solutions, and project delivery teams to transform raw data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Present data findings to internal stakeholders.
  

Requirements

• Work Authorization & Availability:
• Must be able to work on US Government contracts that may be restricted to US citizens; existing security clearance (SECRET or higher) is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week throughout the semester.
• Educational Background:
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Basic proficiency in Python or R and familiarity with SQL for data manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools—particularly Superset—is highly preferred. Please include links to your work or a discussion of your experience in your cover letter.
• Exposure to AI and NLP is highly preferred.
• A strong willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies in the data science space.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain data concepts.
• A collaborative attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  

Additional Information

Protagonist is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and offers a competitive salary, flexible paid time-off policy, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a retirement plan.

Protagonist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The internship pays $19.00 / hour or the applicable local minimum wage rate, whichever is higher.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.