NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program -Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology - Entry

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Travel entitlements

Paid federal holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

National Security Agency offers a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program for Science and Technology at Fort Meade, MD. Programs are open to undergraduates through PhD, focusing on computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and engineering disciplines.

Interns work with mentors on mission-critical problems and may receive housing and travel support. Benefits include annual and sick leave, federal holidays, and opportunities to engage in NSA-wide programs while preparing for national security

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program (undergraduate, graduate, doctorate).
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be eligible to be granted a TS/SCI security clearance after background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Join NSA Summer Internship Programs for a 12-week, paid summer period at Fort Meade, MD.
• Work with a project mentor on mission-focused problems related to computer science, cybersecurity, data science or engineering.
• Participate in agency-wide programs and use high-tech facilities to gain practical experience in national security missions.

Education

Computer Science

Cyber Security

Data Science

Engineering - Computer

Engineering - Electrical

Engineering - Network

Engineering - Software

Telecommunications

Job description

Job Description

NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program -Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology - Entry - Maryland

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: 1261543

Responsibilities

The NSA Summer Internship Programs at our Fort Meade, MD 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.Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology:The Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST) is a full time 12-week summer internship program open to college sophomores and juniors who are concentrating their studies in the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, network engineering, software engineering, or telecommunications.The SIP/ST participants have an opportunity to work with leading computer scientists and engineers on the nation's toughest cyber problems while enhancing their skills in assignments related to their major. The students work closely with a project mentor on a specific, mission-focused problem while learning in an exciting high-tech environment.*Program may be subject to change.*

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 - Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology 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- Must be a college sophomore or junior, and have at least one year remaining, majoring in one of the following degrees:- Computer Science- Cyber Security- Data Science- Engineering - Computer/Electrical/Network/Software- Telecommunications***PLEASE NOTE: Other majors may be considered, however the majors listed above are highly recommended.***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 Fort Meade, MD 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.