Intern - TITLE - AI Governance

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications u2013 quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up u2013 committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. Weu2019re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role Lumen is seeking a forward-thinking Summer Intern to join its AI Governance team and help shape the future of responsible AI. This role offers hands-on experience in implementing enterprise-wide AI governance strategies aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and ISO 42001 standards. The intern will support efforts to evaluate AI systems for fairness, transparency, and accountability, refine governance policies, and translate complex regulations into operational practices. The Main Responsibilities u00b7 Support the implementation of Lumenu2019s AI governance strategy in accordance with the NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001 standards. u00b7 Assist in evaluating existing AI systems for fairness, transparency, and accountability. u00b7 Help refine AI governance policies, standards, and procedures. u00b7 Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into actionable operational guidelines. u00b7 Assist in identifying and documenting AI-specific risks and controls throughout the development lifecycle to comply with the identified requirements. u00b7 Research emerging AI policy trends and regulations like the EU AI Act, White House Executive Orders, and various state-level initiatives, and synthesize key implications for the AI Governance team. u00b7 Execute initiatives to promote AI governance awareness across technical and legal teams. u00b7 Collaborate with data privacy and security teams to ensure AI systems meet legal and internal standards, and improve the security review process for AI projects by boosting efficiency and teamwork.. u00b7 Focus on the identification, classification, and mitigation of algorithmic and infrastructure security risks across the AI portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide security frameworks. u00b7 Work with other teams on MLOps and LLMOps to apply Security-by-Design in the AI pipeline, and oversee security and model/data drift issues found during ongoing monitoring of Lumen's AI projects. What We Look For in a Candidate Program eligibility is contingent on the candidateu2019s commitment of the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made Required qualification + Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship. + Graduating August 2026 u2013 May 2028 + Preferred fields include bur not limited to: u00b7 Preferred fields include but not limited to: Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Computer Science, Public Policy, Data Science, Law, Ethics, or a related field. + Intern must be able to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (June 1 u2013 August 6, 2065) Proficiency and understanding of: u00b7 Strong interest in AI lifecycle, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF), AI ethics, and regulatory trends and proposals, and their application to enterprise AI Governance. u00b7 Common security risks specific to AI/ML and emerging AI technologies (e.g., adversarial attacks, model exfiltration, poisoning and supply chain vulnerabilities). u00b7 Fundamentals of risk assessment and control documentation as they relate to technical AI systems and regulatory compliance. u00b7 Excellent communication and analytical skills. u00b7 Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, MLOps, or LLMOps is a plus. u00b7 Experience or coursework with data science and basic coding concepts to facilitate communications with technical teams. u00b7 Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Work Setting Intern must be able to work 30-40 hours be week during the 10-week program (June u2013 August)Intern must have reliable transportation to/from work location (Lumen does not provide transportation to/from Lumen office locations)US Citizenship required Compensation Internship compensation ranges depend on each individualu2019s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role. Hourly Based Pay Range: Min: $31 /hour Max: $46 /hour What to Expect Next Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application. Application & Interview Timeline + October u2013 First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidate + November - Interview panel with work tea + December - All Summer 2025 offers will be extended by end of month Requisition #: 340174 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, u201cprotected statusesu201d). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Application Deadline 10/24/2025

Created: 2025-10-13