Summer Social Science Policy & Research Intern

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

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