2027 Summer Internship Program – Information Technology Career Field – Tampa, FL
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Summer Internship Program – Mission Management Career Field – Miami, FL
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Miami, Florida
Salary
$43,384 - $79,533
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 a chance to gain hands-on experience in mission management within the Defense Intelligence Agency, focusing on supporting national security operations through teamwork and analysis.
It involves assisting with intelligence tasks in a dynamic environment in Miami, Florida, during the summer of 2027.
Ideal candidates are motivated undergraduates with an interest in defense and intelligence who value integrity, excellence, and public service.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college or university program (undergraduate or graduate level)
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
- Strong written and oral communication skills to address assessment factors
- Demonstrated knowledge in areas like intelligence analysis, mission planning, or related fields
- Commitment to core values: teamwork, integrity, excellence, and service
- Ability to reference specific experiences in application responses (not just resume)
- Availability for summer 2027 in Miami, FL
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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