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Posted: January 30, 2026 (1 day ago)

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2027 Summer Internship Program – Science and Technology Career Field – Patrick Air Force Base; Cape

Defense Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$40,736 - $74,678

per year

Type

Closes

February 14, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This internship offers college students a chance to work in science and technology roles at a Defense Intelligence Agency facility near Cape Canaveral, Florida, supporting national defense missions through hands-on projects.

It emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and excellence in a military base environment.

Ideal candidates are STEM majors eager to gain practical experience in intelligence and technology while serving the nation's security needs.

Key Requirements

  • Current enrollment in a college or university program, preferably in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Strong academic record demonstrating relevant knowledge in science and technology
  • Ability to address mandatory assessment factors related to job performance, such as technical skills and mission alignment
  • Commitment to DIA core values: teamwork, integrity, excellence, and service
  • Availability for summer 2027 term at Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral, Florida

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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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 126609-01-ST