GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT)

Intelligence Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) seeks motivated interns for a 10-week summer program in Chantilly, Virginia. Interns gain paid, full-time experience supporting NRO projects with training and guidance.

Positions are offered at GG-06, GG-07, or GG-09 levels based on education, with transcripts required for enrollment verification. Applicants must be full-time students with GPA 3.0+ and, for undergraduates, at least 24 credit hours completed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at application.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ during program.
• Maintain full-time student status as defined by school.
• For GG-07: completed bachelor's or equivalent and enrolled full-time in graduate program Fall 2027.
• For GG-09: graduate degree completed and enrolled full-time Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support NRO projects and initiatives during the 10-week program.
• Demonstrate strong communication in briefings and reports.
• Coordinate and implement projects based on coursework or prior work.
• Demonstrate problem solving and information synthesis.
• Maintain attention to detail and thoroughness in tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Deductive reasoning

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Research and presentation

Education

Undergraduate (24+ credits)

GPA 3.0+

Graduate student (Fall 2027)

Job description

Apply to participate in NRO's Dr. Chris Scolese Summer Internship Program today! We're actively seeking motivated highly qualified candidates in the Financial Management 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.