2027 Summer Internship Program – Information Technology Career Field – Quantico, VA
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Summer Internship Program – Information Technology Career Field – Charlottesville, VA
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Salary
$40,736 - $74,678
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This is a summer internship program in information technology at the Defense Intelligence Agency in Charlottesville, Virginia, where participants will support defense operations through IT tasks like systems management and data handling.
It's ideal for college students or recent graduates interested in national security who want hands-on experience in a government setting focused on teamwork and ethical practices.
The role emphasizes building skills in a structured environment to contribute to mission success.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree program related to information technology or computer science
- Basic knowledge and experience in IT areas such as networking, cybersecurity, or software development
- Strong adherence to ethical and legal principles, with a focus on integrity and service
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment across organizational boundaries
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in defense intelligence operations
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
- Effective communication skills to address assessment factors in application responses
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:
DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations.
To view this position’s duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested.
You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
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