2027 Summer Internship Program – Finance and Acquisition Career Field – National Capitol Region
Defense Intelligence Agency
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2027 Summer Internship Program – Information Technology Career Field – National Capitol 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 hands-on experience in information technology roles within the Defense Intelligence Agency, focusing on supporting national defense operations in the Washington, D.C.
area during the summer of 2027. It involves working on IT tasks that contribute to intelligence missions, emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and excellence.
Ideal candidates are tech-savvy undergraduates eager to apply their skills in a high-stakes government environment while learning about defense intelligence.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college or university program, preferably in information technology or a related field
- Basic knowledge and experience in IT areas such as networking, cybersecurity, or software development
- Strong written and oral communication skills to address assessment factors effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting across organizational boundaries
- Commitment to ethical principles and national service, with availability for a summer internship in the National Capital Region
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
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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