Paid Summer Intern — Project Support & Research

National Reconnaissance Office; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Reconnaissance Office offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Interns are paid and receive training to support NRO projects, with potential return opportunities pending mission needs.

Applicants must be full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must submit unofficial transcripts. The program emphasizes strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities, and requires geographic proximity to Chantilly,

Qualifications

• 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).
• Completion of a conferred bachelor's or equivalent degree for GG-07.
• Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application.
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college).
• Completion of a Graduate degree or equivalent degree for GG-09.
• Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2027.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application.
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college).

Responsibilities

• Support NRO projects and initiatives during the 10-week summer term.
• Attend training and guidance to prepare for program tasks.
• Submit unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment (undergraduate or graduate).
• Possibly return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements and eligibility.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization & planning

Deductive reasoning

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

GG-06: 24 credit hours completed

GG-07: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

GG-09: Graduate degree

Job description

The National Reconnaissance Office offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Interns are paid and receive training to support NRO projects, with potential return opportunities pending mission needs.

Applicants must be full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must submit unofficial transcripts. The program emphasizes strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities, and requires geographic proximity to Chantilly,