Role/Title: Technical Intern (AI)
Priority: High – Immediate Hire
Hybrid Opportunity: Must Live in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area to be considered.
Catalyst, Inc. is a next-generation technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
Since 2007, we have partnered with federal and commercial clients to deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, digital transformation, and business outcomes.
Our solutions are built on a foundation of agility, security, and scalability, guided by our CMMI ML 3 Services and Software Development framework and backed by globally recognized certifications in ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security).
We specialize in AI-Driven Digital Transformation, Cloud and Infrastructure Modernization, Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics, Enterprise IT Modernization and Mission-Focused Program and Change Management.
At iCatalyst, our people are at the center of everything we do.
We are seeking a Technical Intern (AI) to join our growing team in support of our corporate office and federal program.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives.
This internship combines AI development, automation, and hands-on IT operations, providing exposure to both enterprise AI projects and day-to-day system administration activities. Some high-level duties include but are not limited to the following:
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Support the design, development, testing, and implementation of AI-enabled applications, automations, and governance solutions under the guidance of senior team members.
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Assist with prototyping, developing, and evaluating AI models, workflows, integrations, and supporting data to enhance internal and client-facing solutions.
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Contribute to software development, testing, debugging, documentation, reporting, and performance monitoring activities that support reliable AI solutions and informed decision-making.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, validate, and continuously improve AI capabilities, business processes, and user experiences.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teammates including engineering, product, and business stakeholders while learning software development best practices.
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Contribute to technical documentation, demos, and presentations summarizing project progress, findings, and recommendations.
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Follow secure coding and responsible AI practices appropriate for enterprise and federal environments.
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Assist with basic IT and system administration tasks, including user account setup, laptop imaging, software installation, patch verification, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior administrators.
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Monitor Microsoft 365, endpoint security, and remote management dashboards and help document, investigate, and escalate issues related to alerts, non-compliant devices, and software update status.
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Support SharePoint Online administration activities, including access requests, permissions updates, site maintenance, and document management tasks.
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Assist with endpoint management and maintenance such as verifying antivirus status, patch deployment results, OneDrive backup health, and inventory tracking for company devices.
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Help maintain IT operational documentation, including SOPs, troubleshooting notes, inventory records, and task trackers used for internal support and compliance activities.
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Participate in cybersecurity and compliance support activities by reviewing routine security alerts, assisting with user access reviews, and supporting ISO/CMMI-related administrative tasks.
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Assist with website, cloud, and infrastructure support tasks as assigned, including basic SharePoint, Azure, AWS, DNS, and hosting administration activities.
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Contribute to automation initiatives by helping identify repetitive IT tasks and developing or testing PowerShell, Python, Power Automate, or AI-assisted workflows to improve operational efficiency.
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Shadow and support system administrator on troubleshooting, maintenance, and modernization efforts while gaining hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, endpoint management, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations.
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Provide general technical support for internal users, conference room technology, software issues, and other operational IT requests as needed.
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Provide support and expertise in the assigned domain.
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
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Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
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Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
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Special projects as needed.
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Must be a current college or university student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant technical field.
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Academic, research, hackathon, or personal project experience in software engineering, AI/ML, data science, or generative AI is strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated interest in applying AI to real-world business, enterprise, or public sector use cases.
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Experience with cloud platforms, web applications, or data/AI tooling through coursework or projects is a plus.
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Preferred Certifications:
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Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals or similar entry-level AI/cloud certification.
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Relevant student credentials, bootcamps, or online coursework in AI/ML, cloud, or software development.
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Participation in university labs, technical clubs, hackathons, or open-source projects is a plus.
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Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field from an accredited university.
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Full-Time, Hourly (Non-exempt)
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Federal Agency and corporate
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete a background verification process that may leverage artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
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Minimal or no travel anticipated
iCatalyst, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Explore a career at iCatalyst and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. Apply today to be part of a team shaping the future of technology and innovation.
For more information, please visit:
iCatalyst Careers Page
iCatalyst Website
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