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Posted: January 30, 2026 (1 day ago)

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2027 Summer Internship Program – Information Technology Career Field – Redstone Arsenal; Huntsville,

Defense Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$42,423 - $77,772

per year

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 gain hands-on experience in information technology roles at a key U.S.

defense site in Alabama, supporting national security missions through teamwork and problem-solving. It involves working on IT projects that help intelligence operations run smoothly.

Ideal candidates are tech-savvy undergrads or grads who are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about serving the country in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree program in information technology, computer science, or a related field
  • Basic knowledge and experience in IT concepts such as networking, cybersecurity, or software development
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to address assessment factors clearly
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting across organizational boundaries
  • Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and putting national mission priorities first
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Availability for a summer 2027 internship at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama

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: 126618-01-IT