GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (TECHNICAL)

US National Reconnaissance Office; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 11,021,000 - 13,776,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Reconnaissance Office is offering summer internship positions in Aurora, Colorado and other locations. Interns will be treated as full-time temporary employees for 10 weeks from June to August, with potential return based on mission needs and eligibility.

Applicants must prove enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, maintain full-time status, and meet GPA requirements. Positions are DCIPS in the Excepted Service under Title 10 USC 1601.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours by application.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at application and throughout program.
• Maintain a full-time student status as defined by your university or college.
• Conferred bachelor's or equivalent degree to qualify at GG-07; enrolled as full-time graduate student Fall 2027; maintain GPA 3.0+.
• Graduate degree or equivalent to qualify at GG-09; enrolled as full-time graduate student Fall 2027; maintain GPA 3.0+.
• Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary 10-week appointment; successful evaluation may lead to future summers.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Organization and planning

Project coordination and execution

Deductive reasoning and problem‑solved

Education

Undergrad coursework 24 credit hours

GPA 3.0+ at application

Full-time student status

Bachelor's degree or higher

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Locations for Technical Career Path:

• Chantilly, Virginia
• Aurora, Colorado
• Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• White Sands, New Mexico

Federal pay is a combination of base and locality pay which is based on the geographic location of where you work. These positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under Title 10 USC 1601.