NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program - Summer Language Program - Entry

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Round-trip travel entitlements

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

NSA offers a 12-week paid internship program in Summer Language Programs across MD, CO, HI, TX, and UT. Open to undergraduates to Ph.D. students, with diverse majors and opportunities to work on mission-critical problems.

Applicants must be US citizens, enrolled in a degree program, and may need TS/SCI clearance after background checks. Proctored testing (DLAB/DLPT) may be required, with housing/travel entitlements possible for some locations.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program (undergrad, grad, doctorate) at time of application
• GPA 3.0+ preferred
• Eligible for TS/SCI after background check and polygraph
• DLAB/DLPT testing may be required by 15 November 2026
• Language proficiencies recommended: Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, Persian Farsi, African languages

Responsibilities

• Participate in NSA Summer Language Program internships (12 weeks) across multiple sites.
• Work on mission-critical problems within NSA spaces.
• Engage in structured assessments and processing as part of the internship program.

Skills

US Citizenship

Degree-seeking student

Security clearance readiness

DLAB/DLPT testing

Language proficiencies

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD level programs

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 - Summer Language Program - Entry - MD,CO,HI,TX,UT

Job Posting: 1261535

Responsibilities

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 Language Program, 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 2027For NSAs Summer Language Program, no specific major is required, but the following language proficiencies are recommended:- Arabic- Spanish- Mandarin Chinese- Persian Farsi- African Languages***PLEASE NOTE: If selected you may be required to complete a proctored Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) and Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). Testing will need to be completed by 15 November 2026.***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 the site location, 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.-**Students participating in the HI location; Travel entitlements may be available.- 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. NSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.

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.