Summer 2027 College Internship - Data & Visualization Career Field

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency offers a Summer 2027 College Internship in Data & Visualization Career Field. This is a full-time, temporary internship designed to expose students to the full data lifecycle and a range of roles from data management to UX and visualization.

You may be placed at multiple NGA locations and will work under the Public hiring path. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate, bachelor, or associate program and upload transcripts as part of the application.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in graduate, bachelor, or associate programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present briefings related to assigned work.
• Support data and visualization tasks across the internship scope.

Job description

Summer 2027 College Internship - Data & Visualization Career Field

• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Schedule: Full Time
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Temporary Hire Students perform a variety of functions and tasks in support of the organization to which they are assigned. Work assignments will involve problem identification, analysis, and resolution. Specific duties may include the preparation and presentation of briefings directly related to work assigned. They must be in attendance at and enrolled in a graduate, baccalaureate, or associate

Key Responsibilities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Data & Visualization Career Field would be a good fit for you if you're majoring in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Graphic Design, User Experience (UX) Design, or Information Systems. As an intern in the Data and Visualization career field, you will be at the forefront of the agency's transformation into a data-enabled workforce.

This field is dedicated to building a team of professionals who can harness the power of data, analytics, and critical thinking to drive the mission forward. While your specific placement will be determined by mission needs, this internship will expose you to the full data lifecycle and a wide array of potential roles across the organization.

This may include opportunities in:

• Data Management: Evaluating, preparing, and managing data to make it available for analysis as a Database Manager or Data Steward.
• Data Science and Analysis: Applying advanced methods to analyze complex data sets and draw conclusions as an Analytic Methodologist, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, or Operations Research Analyst.

• Data Engineering: Designing and building the databases, processing systems, and data pipelines that make our data accessible as a Data Engineer.
• Visual & Web Information: Applying design principles and software to make data and intelligence understandable through various visual products as a 3D Visualization Specialist, Imagery Production Specialist, Model Maker, Multimedia Specialist, User Experience Architect, or Visual Information Specialist.

Transcript Upload Instructions: All applicants must upload proof of current enrollment as part of their application. This includes your most recent unofficial transcript showing the date, university information, and GPA. Freshmen may upload a letter of enrollment from the university in place of a transcript. Failure to upload this documentation will result in disqualification from consideration.

Accepted applicants must also submit an official transcript to Student Programs once the relevant semester (e.g., Spring 2027) is complete. For more information on NGA occupations and mission sets, check out our Student Brochure at: https://www.nga.mil/assets/files/Student_Brochure.pdf

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27108 – $101097/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.