2027 Summer Internship Program – Science and Technology Career Field – National Capitol Region
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Summer Internship Program – Mission Management Career Field – National Capital Region
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$46,610 - $85,447
per year
Type
Full Time
More Other jobs →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 summer opportunity in 2027 to work in mission management within the Defense Intelligence Agency, focusing on supporting defense operations in the Washington, D.C.
area. It involves learning about teamwork, integrity, and national security tasks under professional guidance.
Ideal candidates are motivated undergraduates interested in intelligence and government service, with strong ethics and a willingness to collaborate.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program (eligible for summer 2027)
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated teamwork and ability to partner across organizations
- Adherence to high ethical and legal standards
- Relevant knowledge or experience in defense, intelligence, or mission management
- Ability to address mandatory assessment factors related to job performance
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:
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