About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re 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

· Support the implementation of Lumen’s AI governance strategy in accordance with the NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001 standards.

· Assist in evaluating existing AI systems for fairness, transparency, and accountability.

· Help refine AI governance policies, standards, and procedures.

· Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into actionable operational guidelines.

· Assist in identifying and documenting AI-specific risks and controls throughout the development lifecycle to comply with the identified requirements.

· 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.

· Execute initiatives to promote AI governance awareness across technical and legal teams.

· 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..

· Focus on the identification, classification, and mitigation of algorithmic and infrastructure security risks across the AI portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide security frameworks.

· 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 candidate’s 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 – May 2028
Preferred fields include bur not limited to: · Preferred fields include but not limited to: Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 – August 6, 2065)

Proficiency and understanding of:

· 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.

· Common security risks specific to AI/ML and emerging AI technologies (e.g., adversarial attacks, model exfiltration, poisoning and supply chain vulnerabilities).

· Fundamentals of risk assessment and control documentation as they relate to technical AI systems and regulatory compliance.

· Excellent communication and analytical skills.

· Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, MLOps, or LLMOps is a plus.

· Experience or coursework with data science and basic coding concepts to facilitate communications with technical teams.

· 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 – 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 individual’s 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 – 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, “protected statuses”). 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.

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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

Remote: Yes

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