NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program - Georgia Summer Program

National Security Agency; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing accommodations

Travel entitlements

Leave benefits

Job summary

NSA Summer Internship Program in Georgia offers 12-week paid opportunities for students across undergraduate to Ph.D. levels. Interns will work in SIGINT and Cybersecurity operations, collaborating with NSA professionals to address mission-critical challenges while learning about the Intelligence Community and federal government.

The program runs mid-May to mid-August, with housing/travel considerations for eligible students and a pathway to security clearances following successful processing.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at time of application.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearance after background check, polygraph and evaluation.
• Available for interviews in Oct 2026–Apr 2027 (in-person or remote).
• UIT cognitive/motivation/English test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a 12-week paid internship program at NSA Georgia.
• Gain hands-on experience in SIGINT and Cybersecurity operations.
• Work with NSA professionals in STEM and non-STEM roles.
• Contribute to national security missions and learning objectives.

Skills

Citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Enrollment in degree-seeking program

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

NSA has received approval from the Department of War to hire for specific critical positions during the hiring freeze, per DoW memorandum 'Immediate Civilian Hiring Freeze for Alignment with National Defense Priorities' dated 28 February.

Job Description

NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program - Georgia Summer Program - Entry

Fort Gordon, GA || Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD
Pay Plan: GG , Grade: 04/1 to 09/10
Open: 2026-08-15, Close: 2026-09-05

Job Posting: 1261512

Responsibilities

The NSA Summer Internship Programs at our Augusta, GA location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs.Georgia Summer Internship Program:The National Security Agency in Georgia (NSAG) conducts full-spectrum Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cybersecurity Operations to gain a decisive advantage for the Nation, our allies, and our partners. As an intern at NSAG, you'll get to work alongside experienced and dedicated NSA professionals, in STEM and non-STEM positions, to achieve this mission. NSAG hosts interns in all specialties, depending on office requirements, and interns will benefit from hands-on experience in work roles that align with their field of study, while strengthening their understanding of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and federal government. During this 12-week internship, students can expect to increase their professional development through collaboration, guidance, and mentorship from organizational professionals, while contributing to strategic national security outcomes.

Job Summary

Join students from across the country and lend your knowledge to national security in one of NSA's over 30 summer internship programs. These 12 week paid programs run from mid-May to mid-August and are open to undergraduate freshman up to Ph.D. students depending on internship requirements. These internships are open to a wide variety of majors and give students the opportunity to work directly with mission-critical problems and experience the excitement of working in NSA spaces.

Qualifications

To be accepted into the NSA Summer Internship - Georgia Summer Internship, candidates:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program (undergraduate, graduate, doctorate) at time of application
• Specific education requirements vary by program
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be eligible to be granted a TS/SCI security clearance after successfully completing a background investigation, a Full-scope Polygraph and a Psychological Evaluation
• Must be available and in the U.S. for operational and technical interviews and other applicable processing, both in-person and via telephone/internet, between the months of October 2026 and April 2027

***PLEASE NOTE: You may be required to complete an Unproctored Internet Testing (UIT) requirement measuring cognitive ability, motivation, and English proficiency.

Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.- All internships are 10 - 12 weeks during the summer.- Receive annual leave, sick leave and paid federal holidays.- Students who attend school in excess of 75 miles from Augusta, GA are eligible for housing accommodations and travel entitlements of a round trip airfare ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.- Daily transportation to and from work is NOT provided. Students participating in the program are highly encouraged to bring a vehicle. Carpooling with other students MAY be available, but is NOT guaranteed.- Participation in agency-wide extracurricular programs.

DCIPS Disclaimer

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.