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STEM/Arts Undergraduate Internship/Co-op

Central Intelligence Agency
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Summary

Undergraduate students focus on a variety of technical capabilities, ranging from R&D, analysis of technology trends, and/or involvement in engineering programs and activities.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/01/2024 to 01/27/2025
Salary
$52,668 to - $55,677 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 6
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Internships
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-12189741-7228/THD
Control number
757883600

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Duties

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As a STEM/Arts undergraduate student for CIA, you will work on teams alongside our full-time officers in an R&D or quick-turnaround environment on any number of different programs to further mission through software/hardware development, custom engineering, analysis of technologies, and/or the integration of art-focused skills in a technical field.

You will have the opportunity to use and enhance your knowledge of operating systems, communications technologies, mobile platforms, and computer networks.

Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement.
  • Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this student tour
  • Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with multiple competing priorities
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Education

  • Full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM/STEAM field at an accredited academic institution with at least one semester/quarter completed at the time of MyLINK submission. Majors include, but are not limited to:
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science/Analytics
    • Machine Learning
    • Mathematics
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Digital Communications
    • Engineering (All)
    • Fiber/Textile Science
    • Geographic Information Systems
    • Information Systems/Networking
    • Material Science
    • Physics
    • Statistics
    • Telecommunications
    • Graphic Design/Illustration
    • Costume Design/Fabrication
    • Apparel Design/Fabrication
    • Multimedia Design
    • Industrial Design
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/stem-arts-undergraduate-internship-co-op/.

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