AI/Automation Development Intern - Assessment & Authorization

Role overview Help improve cybersecurity authorization work by developing automation and AI-enabled tools for Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment & Authorization workflows. You’ll work with developers, security analysts, and authorization professionals to streamline documentation, evidence handling, analysis, and reporting while learning how these processes support system security approvals.

Responsibilities - Write and maintain scripts that automate repetitive authorization and compliance tasks. - Help build and test tools for control analysis, security assessments, and authorization package processing. - Use scripting to extract and transform information and support automated documentation workflows. - Assist with integrating AI or machine learning capabilities into existing authorization tools. - Identify workflow improvements with the team, document specifications and user guidance, and contribute to code reviews. - Test automation, maintain dashboards and tracking tools, and support data analysis for authorization decisions.

Requirements - Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, or a related field; junior or senior standing is preferred. - Scripting experience with at least one of Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or Bash. - Ability to write clear, maintainable, documented code and an understanding of workflow automation. - Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and with a team. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, or higher if required.

Nice to have - Exposure to AI/ML libraries, language models, document analysis, or AI-assisted development tools. - Familiarity with RPA, cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST RMF, FISMA, or FedRAMP, or compliance authorization processes. - Experience with Git, APIs, cloud platforms, databases, data visualization, CI/CD, or Agile practices. - Related coursework, certifications, projects, or prior internship experience in AI, automation, or cybersecurity.