2027 Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP) – Office of Inspector General – National Capitol Region
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP) – Mission Management– National Capitol Region
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$46,610 - $85,447
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This is a co-op program position with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC, where students work on mission management tasks to support national defense intelligence operations.
It involves partnering with teams, upholding ethical standards, and contributing to high-level expertise in intelligence work.
It's a great fit for motivated college students or recent graduates interested in government service, teamwork, and national security careers.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (co-op eligibility)
- Strong academic record in fields like intelligence, national security, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams across organizational boundaries
- Commitment to integrity, ethical principles, and mission-focused service
- Relevant knowledge or experience in defense intelligence or mission management
- Effective communication skills to address assessment factors in application
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
Full Job Description
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. Applicants will be assessed against Qualification Requirements (i.e.
education, language(s), certification(s), experience etc.).
Applicants will also be assessed on their responses to the Mandatory Assessment Factors, which are directly related to the position being filled and are essential for successful job performance.
The responses should reference the knowledge and experience areas listed below. Candidates who do not fully address all the Mandatory Assessment Factors will not be given further consideration.
A reference to the resume itself will be considered insufficient. Major Duties:
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