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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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 hands-on experience in information technology roles at the Defense Intelligence Agency, focusing on supporting defense operations through teamwork, integrity, and technical expertise.
It involves contributing to IT tasks that aid national security missions at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
Ideal candidates are tech-savvy undergraduates eager to learn in a high-stakes government environment while demonstrating strong ethics and collaboration skills.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college or university program related to information technology or a relevant field
- Basic knowledge and experience in IT areas such as networking, cybersecurity, or software development
- Strong adherence to ethical and legal principles, with a commitment to national service
- Ability to work effectively in teams across organizational boundaries
- Proficiency in addressing mandatory assessment factors through detailed responses, not just resume references
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance (due to defense intelligence context)
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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