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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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Location

Summer: On-premises in Sioux Falls SD
School Year: Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Cloud FinOps & Generative AI Intern to join our Enterprise Solutions Architecture team. This role is ideal for a student with a strong foundation in mathematics statistics or data science combined with basic programming skills (Python preferred). You will work closely with technical and executive leaders to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive cost optimization and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and distill disparate datasets into executive-ready summaries for meetings and RFP proposals.

Leverage tools such as AWS Cost Explorer CloudCheckr Copilot and Claude to monitor and optimize cloud costs and generate insights.

Use Generative AI tools (primarily Copilot and Claude) to search raw data and create concise high-quality summaries.

Apply prompt engineering techniques to maximize the effectiveness of AI tools.

Produce accurate results from basic or incomplete instructions demonstrating strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Assist in maintaining and improving our past performance library turning raw success metrics into usable data.

Support the team in applying FinOps principles for continual cost reduction across hybrid and cloud-only solutions.

Collaborate with architects and leadership on data-driven decision-making for AWS-based solutions.

Work with Excel spreadsheets for complex cloud project cost estimation including creating and using moderate to complex formulas.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Mathematics Statistics Data Science Computer Science or related field.

Basic programming skills preferably in Python.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Familiarity with Generative AI tools and basic understanding of prompt engineering.

Ability to work independently and deliver results from minimal or incomplete instructions.

Proficiency in Excel including the ability to create and troubleshoot moderate to complex formulas.

Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with AWS services and cloud cost management tools.

Experience with data visualization or reporting tools.

Interest in FinOps principles and cloud economics.

Work Schedule

Part-Time (Remote) during the academic year.
Full-Time (On-Premises) during summer in Sioux Falls SD.

Why Join Us

Gain hands-on experience in cloud cost optimization data analytics Generative AI applications and Excel-based cost modeling.

Work on impactful projects that influence enterprise-level decisions.

Collaborate with a team of innovative architects and leaders building state-of-the-art AWS solutions.

Special Requirements

• Three years of continuous U.S. residency for government security credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for government facility access.
• Experience and/or education in lieu of these qualifications may be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: 401K with match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending disability paid time off flexible schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.
• Benefits may be aligned with partner companies for government contracting.

Ready to join KBR and develop your career in cloud engineering while contributing to innovative and impactful projects Apply today!

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.