JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Accelerator has an exciting internship available for a student interested in AI Ethics. Our team is undertaking a broad set of initiatives in AI Ethics and seeks an intern to support development of research and policy materials in this area. The intern will perform research on specific ethical frameworks of relevance to our work, including virtue-based, deontological, and consequentialist approaches. The intern will research and develop materials on human ethical baselines to support comparative research and assist in the development of glossaries for specific terms in AI ethics, trust, and responsibility. The intern will also assist in development of processes for effective AI project governance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop white papers and reports in specific areas of AI Ethics

• Collect and synthesize research findings in human and machine ethics

• Assist members of the Leidos AI community in preparing materials for public presentations on AI Ethics

• Assist the Leidos AI Ethics working group in development of process, workflows, and governance models for AI Ethics

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Political Science, Management or other related degree, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Completed at least 2 years toward their degree and have demonstrated a record of high performance and a willingness to learn and grow

• Relevant skills in policy research

• Strong interest in Ethics and Technology

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing independent research materials in ethics and policy

• Strong quantitative skills and detail oriented

• Basic skills in problem solving, prioritization and time management

• Ability to quickly learn new techniques/skills

• Ability to Work in a team environment and work under pressure

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a variety of

• Excellent organization and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to think outside the box and identify issues, providing resolutions quickly

• Must be adaptable and able to manage and prioritize diverse projects

PAY RANGE:

• $44,200.00 - $68,000.00 - $91,800.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

One company, four key markets Our key lines of business — civil, defense, health, and intelligence — are rife with opportunity. With the Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) as the technology-driven core of our business we continue our tradition of solving the toughest scientific and engineering problems for customers. An expanded workforce and capabilities portfolio enables us to compete internationally and provide increased efficiency and affordability to customers. As we grow, we'll maintain our agile and creative reputation.