CIA Student Internship Program

Intelligence Careers

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 17,000 - 23,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Central Intelligence Agency offers a student internship where interns work alongside experts, contributing from day one while learning the world of intelligence. Successful interns may be offered full-time positions upon graduation and can pursue a future in national security.

Interested candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, upholding the rule of law, and supporting the US Constitution. The CIA emphasizes nondiscrimination in hiring decisions.

Qualifications

  • Full-time student status for internship.
  • Exceptional customer service required.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to administrative detail is essential.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in line with CIA mission.
  • Eligibility for CIA background investigation and U.S. citizenship.

Skills

Exceptional customer service
Strong interpersonal communication
Attention to administrative detail
Teamwork and independent work
Citizenship and background readiness

Job description

Start your career with a student internship at the Central Intelligence Agency. Our interns have the opportunity to make a difference on day one, working alongside experts in their career field to learn the world of intelligence while helping secure our nation. Successful interns may be offered a full-time position upon graduation, with a chance to build a future in the world of intelligence.

Check out our website for more details: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-programs/.

Interested candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the US Constitution. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this internship
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Attention to administrative detail
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA
  • Others as specifically outlined in the vacancy
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
  • Willingness and ability to establish strong personal relationships
  • Ability to develop creative yet practical solutions to anticipated and unanticipated problems
  • Interest in seeking answers, learning foreign languages or studying other cultures
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