2027 Summer Internship Program – Mission Management Career Field –Scott AFB, IL
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Summer Internship Program – Information Technology Career Field – Scott AFB, IL
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Illinois
Salary
$40,736 - $74,678
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This internship offers college students a summer opportunity in information technology at the Defense Intelligence Agency, based at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, where you'll support defense operations through IT tasks.
It focuses on building skills in a secure, mission-driven environment while contributing to national security efforts.
Ideal candidates are tech-savvy undergraduates eager to gain hands-on experience in government IT and committed to teamwork and integrity.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college or university program, preferably in information technology or a related field
- Basic knowledge and experience in IT areas such as systems administration, networking, or cybersecurity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to address assessment factors effectively
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with adherence to ethical and legal standards
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance (due to sensitive defense work)
- Availability for summer 2027 at Scott AFB, IL
- Demonstrated interest in defense intelligence and national service
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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