Cloud FinOps & Generative AI Intern (Part-Time During School, Full-Time Summer)

Title: Cloud FinOps & Generative AI Intern (Part-Time During School, Full-Time Summer) Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. We all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

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. Click here to learn more: KBR

Benefits:

#LI-EM2 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 team’s 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.

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