Summer 2027 College Internship - Source Career Field

Summary

Temporary Hire Students perform a variety of functions and tasks in support of the organization to which they are assigned. Work assignments will involve problem identification, analysis, and resolution. Specific duties may include the preparation and presentation of briefings directly related to work assigned. They must be in attendance at and enrolled in a graduate, baccalaureate, or associate

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Source Career Field would be a good fit for you if you're majoring in Geography, Cartography, Earth Science, International Studies, Anthropology, or Linguistics. As an intern in the Source career field, you will be at the center of the GEOINT enterprise, collaborating with a diverse set of customers and providers to acquire the content, data, and information needed to address the nation's most pressing intelligence challenges. While your specific placement will be determined by mission needs, this internship will provide you with exposure to the critical functions that enable the agency to deliver timely and relevant GEOINT. Potential areas of focus include: - Collection Strategy & Operations: Develops comprehensive multi-INT strategies, manages tasking requirements, and ensures the seamless delivery of critical GEOINT data. (Includes roles like Source Strategies Analyst, OPIR Operations Analyst, and Foundation Collection Analyst). - Navigation & Safety Analysis: Analyzes worldwide aeronautical, maritime, and bathymetric data to support the safety of global navigation and intelligence requirements. (Includes roles like Aeronautical Analyst, Maritime Analyst, and Bathymetrist). - Geodetic & Earth Sciences: Analyzes the Earth's physical properties, gravity, magnetic fields, and satellite orbits, and conducts geophysical surveys to support advanced DoD applications. (Includes Geodetic Earth Scientists, Geodetic Orbit Scientists, and Geodetic Surveyors). - Human Geography & Open Source Research: Applies expertise in socio-cultural dynamics, foreign languages, and open-source intelligence to understand regional issues and support national security goals. (Includes Human Geographers, Human Geography Linguists, Open Source Research Analysts, and Librarians). - Cartography & Photogrammetry: Performs advanced image assessment and ensures the quality, accuracy, and currency of mapping and cartographic information produced for partners worldwide. (Includes Cartographers and Photogrammetrists). Transcript Upload Instructions: All applicants must upload proof of current enrollment as part of their application. This includes your most recent unofficial transcript showing the date, university information, and GPA. Freshmen may upload a letter of enrollment from the university in place of a transcript. Failure to upload this documentation will result in disqualification from consideration. Accepted applicants must also submit an official transcript to Student Programs once the relevant semester (e.g., Spring 2027) is complete. For more information on NGA occupations and mission sets, check out our Student Brochure at: https://www.nga.mil/assets/files/Student_Brochure.pdf

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. At least 18 years of age at time of application 2. Must be currently enrolled at least part-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university degree program (associate's, bachelor's, graduate, or post-graduate) with a graduation date of October 2027 or later. Applicants scheduled to graduate prior to October 2027 are ineligible unless accepted and enrolled in a subsequent degree program. Applicants are required to show proof of enrollment by uploading their current unofficial transcript that includes the date, university information, and GPA. Freshmen may provide a letter of enrollment from the university in place of a transcript 3. A GPA of 3.0 or higher, shown on the most recent transcript that is uploaded to this application. Freshmen are required to achieve a fall semester GPA of 3.0 or higher, verified by submitting an updated transcript or letter in the spring. All applicants, especially freshmen, who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement in the fall semester will have their offers rescinded 4. Experience presenting clear verbal updates or explanations of routine information in one-on-one or group settings 5. Experience identifying and gathering the data necessary to resolve routine problems 6. Experience explaining fundamental AI concepts and/or technologies used for routine tasks EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Incumbent must be enrolled in an associate degree program, baccalaureate, or graduate program.

Requirements

Security Investigation