2027 Summer Internship Program – Office Management & Infrastructure Career Field – National Capitol
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Summer Internship Program – Office of the Inspector General – 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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February 14, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship in the Defense Intelligence Agency's Office of the Inspector General offers summer hands-on experience in Washington, D.C., focusing on supporting oversight, investigations, and operations within the national defense intelligence community.
It involves working on tasks that promote teamwork, integrity, and mission excellence to protect national interests.
Ideal candidates are motivated students or recent graduates eager to contribute to government service with a strong sense of ethics and collaboration.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a relevant undergraduate or graduate program
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in areas assessed by Mandatory Assessment Factors (e.g., education, languages, certifications)
- Strong adherence to legal and ethical principles
- Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries
- Commitment to excellence in defense intelligence tasks
- Effective communication skills to address assessment factors in application responses
- 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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