Security Investigator Assistant (Summer Internship)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Compliance & Security Department seeks to prevent or minimize losses by determining and implementing the required safeguards and by investigating claims filed by Lottery agents and players of Lottery products. This position will aid the Director of Compliance and Security and Security Investigators in detecting fraud, waste and abuse in all aspects of their investigations and department operations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct thorough research on agents, players, businesses, and transactions to identify anomalies and potential fraud.
• Create, maintain, and optimize databases, systems, and documentation to support fraud investigations and audits.
• Design and implement algorithms and machine learning models to analyze wagering, claims, and sales data, ensuring compliance and fraud detection across Lottery platforms.
• Implement statistical and predictive analysis to identify patterns indicative of collusion, tampering, or other fraudulent activity between players, agents and other actors.
• Develop anomaly detection systems and dashboards for real-time fraud monitoring and reporting.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance & Security. 

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time paid internship from June 2, 2025 – August 29, 2025. Program dates can be flexible based on the selected candidate’s school schedule. This is an in-person position. Remote work options will not be available. 

WHO WE ARE:

The mission of The Lottery is to:

• Secure the integrity of our games;
• Protect the well-being of our players, agents, vendors and Lottery employees; and
• Maximize revenues returned to the Commonwealth for the benefit of our cities and towns.

Since selling its first ticket in 1972, the Mass Lottery has generated over $155 billion in revenues, awarded over $109 billion in prizes, returned over $33 billion in net profit to the Commonwealth for unrestricted local aid provided to cities and towns, and paid over $8.8 billion in commissions and bonuses to its statewide network of retailers. More information can be found on our website at https://www.masslottery.com/.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current undergraduate or graduate students in fields such as Data Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or related finance and technology studies.
• Understanding of compliance requirements, anti-counterfeiting measures, and encrypted data controls.
• Prior experience in office, analytics, or data-intensive environments.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Power BI) and machine learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of fraud detection methodologies, including anomaly detection and predictive modeling.
• Ability to ensure strict confidentiality and manage sensitive data related to investigations and Lottery operations.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate, prioritize, and manage complex data and multiple projects simultane