GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (CONTRACTS)

US National Reconnaissance Office; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Reconnaissance Office invites qualified students to join a 10-week summer program in Chantilly, VA. Interns work full-time during June–August and may be considered for future summers based on mission needs and eligibility.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, provide transcripts, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility for GG-06/07/09 levels will depend on education completed by Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization and planning; able to coordinate and implement projects.
• Possess deductive reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems.
• Maintain full-time student status with GPA 3.0+ at application and throughout program.
• Be available and located near Chantilly, VA for the 10-week summer program.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Deductive reasoning

Education

Undergraduate coursework

Bachelor's degree status/GPA 3.0+

Graduate program enrollment Fall 2027

Job description

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization and planning skills and be able to demonstrate effective project coordination and implementation based on past work or school experiences.
• Possess deductive reasoning skills and be able to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving.

To qualify at the GG-06 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:

• Undergraduates must have a completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at the time of application.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college).

To qualify at the GG-07 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:

• Completion of a conferred bachelor's or equivalent degree. and
• Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027; and
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college).

To qualify at the GG-09 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:

• Completion of a Graduate degree or equivalent degree; and
• Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027; and
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program; and
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college).

Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment for the period of 10 weeks between June and August. With a successful evaluation at the end of the summer, there may be an opportunity to return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and the student's availability.

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, current enrollment in a full‑time course load and to confirm GPA requirements. See below for further instructions on transcripts.

PLEASE NOTE - This is not a developmental career ladder opportunity - this position will be filled at the GG-06, GG-07 or GG-09 level depending on applicant educational level.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Communication: Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
3. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
4. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments.
5. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
6. Ability to research, analyze and present information.

Be available, and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia for the 10-week summer program from June - August.