What are the responsibilities and job description for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Intern position at CRDF Global?
Job Title: AI Intern
Location : Arlington, United States;
Department : Information Technology
Pay Rates: Hourly, based on location
Position Summary
We are seeking motivated and curious AI Interns to support the design, testing, and implementation of artificial intelligence initiatives across business functions. Interns will be embedded within IT and business functions to identify, scope, and build AI use cases across our Microsoft 365 ecosystem and SaaS platforms including Costpoint, Deltek Talent, Salesforce, Paycom, and Concur - gaining real-world experience on production systems from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with designated business function leads and IT mentors to identify, document, and prioritize artificial intelligence opportunities across Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel), Power Platform, and SaaS platforms including Costpoint, Deltek Talent, Salesforce, Paycom, and Concur
- Conduct research on emerging AI technologies and industry best practices
- Design, test, and refine prompts and AI workflows using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, OpenAI (ChatGPT), Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and other approved generative AI tools to augment business processes
- Analyze data and prepare insights to support decision-making
- Document processes, solutions, and user guides for implemented automations
- Collaborate with assigned IT mentor and business function sponsor to gather requirements and validate solutions
Cultural Requirements:
* Trust
o Must operate to the highest standards of ethics and integrity
o Be accountable for performance to goals and objective of the position as set by leadership
o Be a reliable member of the team that the organization can count on
* Teamwork
o Treat all people in a respectful and supportive manner
o Work collaboratively with others
o Be flexible and adaptable to change
* Communication
o Seeks to achieve shared understandings when communicating
o Actively listens to others
o Respects and encouraged diverse perspectives
o Shares information openly and willingly
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
- Interest in AI, automation, or digital transformation
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) is strongly preferred; experience with Python, SQL, or REST APIs is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
- Hands-on experience with generative AI platforms such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, OpenAI (ChatGPT), Google Gemini, or Anthropic Claude in a professional or academic setting
- Proficiency in Power BI or comparable data visualization tools; familiarity with SharePoint or Teams as a reporting and communication layer
CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.