SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENT TRAINEE (INTELLIGENCE)

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency invites eligible undergraduates and graduate students to participate in the DCSA Student Experience (DSE) ’27 Cohort. The program targets full-time students who will remain enrolled through October 2028 and aims for a 10-week minimum commitment (400 hours) during the summer session.

Qualified applicants must meet GPA requirements and cohort-specific criteria for GG-05 or GG-07 levels, with preference for those pursuing relevant fields and

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must remain a full-time student through October 2028.
• Summer Cohort requires attendance for at least 10 weeks (400 hours).

Responsibilities

• Support the Selection Office in Human Management Capital Office, Strategy, Analytics & Policy.
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver findings and recommendations.
• Present information clearly and maintain detailed records and transcripts as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Research & Analysis

Job description

The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '27 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, who will remain full-time students through October 2028. Summer Cohort Start Date: 31 May 2027 (alternate: 14 June 2027); End Date: 20 August 2027. Students must attend for a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours).

Selection Office(s): Human Management Capital Office, Strategy, Analytics, & Policy

To qualify at the GG-05 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:

• Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study by June 2027 (spring quarter/semester);
• 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; and
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2028
• NOTE: Freshman receiving Pass (P)/Fail (F) grades their first semester must receive all P's to maintain eligibility

To qualify at the GG-07 level, you must meet the criteria specified below:

• Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor's or equivalent degree (expected graduation date of June 2027 or earlier); 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; and
• Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2028.

Students who successfully complete the Summer 2027 Cohort may be considered for participation with the Summer 2028 Cohort, pending educational qualification status. Students graduating prior to October 2028 from their current college/university must intend to continue their education and be enrolled as full-time students through October 2028. Proof of this enrollment and full-time status will be required prior to returning for the Summer 2028 Cohort.

Dual Enrollment High School Students are not eligible.

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-05 or GG-07 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements.

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