GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (CONTRACTS)

Intelligence Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence Careers is seeking motivated students for the NRO Summer Internship Program in Chantilly, VA. Interns will receive training and guidance to support NRO projects and initiatives during a 10-week summer term.

The program offers opportunities to develop communication, organizational, and analytical skills in a government research environment. Applicants must meet GPA and enrollment requirements, maintain full-time student status, and be available June–August.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization and planning skills; demonstrated project coordination experience.
• Possess deductive reasoning skills and ability to analyze and synthesize information.

Responsibilities

• Be available and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia for the 10-week summer program.
• Submit college transcripts as proof of enrollment and GPA requirements.
• Demonstrated competencies in communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, problem solving, attention to detail, and research abilities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational planning

Deductive reasoning

Education

Undergraduate coursework (24+ credits)

Bachelor's degree candidate or higher (GG-07/09)

Job description

We're actively seeking motivated highly qualified candidates in the Contracting Career Field. The NRO Summer Internship Program provides students pursuing education with paid opportunities to work at the NRO and explore career paths related to their academic field of study or career interest. Interns will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support NRO projects and initiatives.

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.