2027 Summer Internship Program – Security Career Field– National Capitol Region
Defense Intelligence Agency
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Washington, District of Columbia$46,610 - $85,447GS-SESSecurity and Emergency ServicesMore DOD jobs →
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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
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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 work in mission management at the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., helping with defense intelligence operations and teamwork across government teams.
It focuses on building skills in ethical decision-making and national security tasks during the summer of 2027.
It's a great fit for motivated students interested in intelligence careers who value service to the country and want hands-on experience in a high-stakes environment.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college or university program
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Adherence to ethical and legal principles
- Relevant knowledge or experience in intelligence or mission management
- Ability to address mandatory assessment factors in application
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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