2027 Summer Internship Program – Mission Management Career Field – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Summer Internship Program – Information Technology Career Field – Colorado Springs, CO
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary
$41,811 - $76,650
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This internship offers college students a chance to gain hands-on experience in information technology roles at the Defense Intelligence Agency in Colorado Springs.
Interns will support defense operations through teamwork, ethical practices, and high-quality IT work that contributes to national security.
It's ideal for motivated undergrads or recent grads passionate about tech and public service who thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree program in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Strong foundation in IT fundamentals, including knowledge of systems, networks, or software development
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork, integrity, and commitment to excellence in responses to assessment factors
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance (due to defense intelligence context)
- Effective communication skills to address mandatory assessment factors with specific examples from experience
- Interest in defense and national security missions
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.
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