Executive Intern - Summer 2026
City of Norfolk
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2027 Summer Internship Program –Analysis– 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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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 summer internship with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Charlottesville, Virginia, involves supporting analysis tasks to help with national defense and intelligence operations.
Interns will work on real-world projects that require teamwork, ethical decision-making, and a focus on mission success.
It's a great fit for college students or recent graduates who are eager to learn about intelligence work, have strong analytical skills, and are committed to public service.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., in intelligence, international relations, or related fields)
- Demonstrated analytical and research skills through academic or professional experience
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities to address assessment factors effectively
- Commitment to core values including teamwork, integrity, excellence, and service
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
- Availability for a summer 2027 internship in Charlottesville, VA
- Proficiency in addressing mandatory assessment factors with specific examples from experience
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.
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