Internal Audit Data Analytics & Automation Intern at Leidos in Remote

Summary: Leidos is a company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through a diverse and talented workforce. The Internal Audit team is seeking a Data Analytics & Automation Intern to support and enhance their analytics and automation efforts, leveraging tools like Power BI and Python to improve audit efficiency and decision-making. Responsibilities: - Support the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and reports used for internal audit analytics and monitoring - Assist with data extraction, transformation, and integration from multiple internal systems and data sources - Develop and maintain Power Query (M) workflows to standardize and automate data preparation processes - Apply Python to automate repetitive tasks and improve audit data workflows - Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risk indicators - Collaborate with audit team members to translate business requirements into technical solutions - Proactively communicate progress, risks, and blockers in a timely manner, particularly in a remote work environment - Provide regular, structured status updates on deliverables and timelines without requiring prompting - Demonstrate ownership of assigned work by independently managing tasks, seeking clarification early, and driving work through completion - Identify and recommend opportunities to improve, streamline, or automate existing audit processes - Document data processes, assumptions, and methodologies to support repeatability and audit transparency - Provide support for ad hoc data requests and special projects Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline - US Citizenship is required - Experience with Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation) - Hands-on experience developing Power BI solutions, including data modeling, DAX measures, and Power Query (M) transformations - Hands-on experience developing Python-based solutions for data analysis, transformation, or automation (e.g., using pandas or similar libraries) - Experience applying technical skills to real-world projects (academic, internship, or personal) - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment - Self-starter with a proactive, 'disruptor' mindset - Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide clear, consistent updates in a remote or distributed team environment - Curiosity and willingness to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for innovation and automation - High level of accountability and ownership over assigned work Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with SQL and working with relational databases - Exposure to internal audit, risk management, or compliance concepts - Understanding of data quality, governance, or validation practices - Experience working with large or complex datasets - Experience translating business requirements into dashboards or analytical solutions Required Skills: Power BI, Power Query (M), Python, Excel, Data Analytics, Data Modeling, DAX, Data Transformation, Data Automation