Summer Industrial Security Trainee: Vetting and Compliance

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA); Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) invites undergrad and grad students to participate in the DCSA Student Experience (DSE) 27 Cohort in Virginia. The program requires full-time student status through Oct 2028 and a 10‑week minimum (400 hours) commitment across summer 2027.

You will assist as a General Student Trainee (Industrial Security) under supervision to support contractor facilities and security programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load through Oct 2028.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assists in implementing NISP and supports contractor facilities and GCAs.
• Evaluates business structures, operational control, reporting requirements, and security program implementation across contractor life cycles.
• Identifies vulnerabilities or noncompliance to determine risk levels and coordinates actions for mitigation.
• Assists in preparing investigative reports and communicates with stakeholders about security issues.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree program enrollment

Job description

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) invites undergrad and grad students to participate in the DCSA Student Experience (DSE) 27 Cohort in Virginia. The program requires full-time student status through Oct 2028 and a 10‑week minimum (400 hours) commitment across summer 2027.

You will assist as a General Student Trainee (Industrial Security) under supervision to support contractor facilities and security programs.