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
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Develop white papers and reports in specific areas of AI Ethics
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Collect and synthesize research findings in human and machine ethics
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Assist members of the Leidos AI community in preparing materials for public presentations on AI Ethics
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Assist the Leidos AI Ethics working group in development of process, workflows, and governance models for AI Ethics
Basic Qualifications
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Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Political Science, Management or other related degree, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA
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Completed at least 2 years toward their degree and have demonstrated a record of high performance and a willingness to learn and grow
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Relevant skills in policy research
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Strong interest in Ethics and Technology
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U.S. Citizenship is required
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience developing independent research materials in ethics and policy
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Strong quantitative skills and detail oriented
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Basic skills in problem solving, prioritization and time management
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Ability to quickly learn new techniques/skills
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Ability to Work in a team environment and work under pressure
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Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a variety of
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Excellent organization and communication skills, both verbal and written
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Ability to think outside the box and identify issues, providing resolutions quickly
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Must be adaptable and able to manage and prioritize diverse projects
Original Posting Date:
2024-03-13
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $38,350.00 – $69,325.00
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.
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About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company’s global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.