Cloud FinOps & Generative AI Intern; Part-Time During School, Summer

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

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K ! 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.

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

We are seeking a motivated Cloud Fin Ops & 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.

• Analyze and distill disparate datasets into executive-ready summaries for meetings and RFP proposals.
• Leverage tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Cloud Checkr, 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 Fin Ops 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.

• 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.

• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud cost management tools.
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools.
• Interest in Fin Ops principles and cloud economics.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

K  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.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental,…