DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
1400 WEST WASHINGTON STREET PHOENIX ARIZONA 85007

Salary: $18.00

Grade: 4

Closing Date: June 1 2026

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Technology Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as an Intern. This position will serve as IT Analyst position works on real projects utilizing modern technologies including AI/ML Generative AI Informatica cloud platforms and data analytics. The Intern collaborates with experienced professionals and explores how technology solves meaningful business challenges within a fast paced innovative work environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Exposure and practical experience with modern technologies including AI/ML Generative AI Informatica cloud platforms and data analytics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers data engineers and business stakeholders.
Assist with gathering business requirements and conduct proof of concepts using Microsoft OPEN AI.

Knowledge of:
Business Analysis concepts requirements gathering and process improvement.
Foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Science or related technologies.
Data management data analytics ETL concepts or database fundamentals.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel PowerPoint and Word) or Google Workspace and basic data visualization tools.

Skills In:
Analytics and problem-solving with attention to detail.
Written and verbal communication.
Basic skills in SQL Python R or other data-related programming languages (preferred).
Good documentation and presentation.
Basic data analysis and reporting.

Ability to:
Demonstrate curiosity and passion for technology data and business problem-solving.
Work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Manage time efficiently and deliver assigned tasks within deadlines.
Gather document and analyze business requirements.
Learn new technologies quickly including Informatica tools AI platforms and business intelligence applications.
Translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
Learn with an eagerness to take on new challenges in Business Analysis AI and Data Integration (Informatica).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers data engineers and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Rising Junior or Senior level in a degree program with skills and/or background in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Employee shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969.
Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Business Information Systems Computer Science Data Science Information Technology or related field.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Letter of Recommendation from a professor or guidance counselor.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

N/A. Intern not eligible for benefits.

N/A. Intern not eligible for retirement.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact us at email

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.