Government Internships

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Government Internships

• Everything You Need To Know!

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General Eligibility Requirements

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Background checks
• Polygraph Examination
• Drug Screening Test
• Medical and Psychological Examination

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Application Process

• Usually, applications must be submitted at least
  six months in advance.
• Resume and Cover letter
• Official Transcript
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one by a
  faculty member)
• Current passport sized photograph (2x2)

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Suggestions

• Start preparing as soon as possible.
• Start to get to know your professors.
• Over the summer start writing your essay if the
  internships require one.
• Get your picture taken for the passport photo.
• Dont do anything illegal, that you know will
  disqualify you.
• TELL THE TRUTH!

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Naval Criminal Investigative Service

• The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is an
  elite, worldwide federal law enforcement
  organization staffed by civilian special agents,
  intelligence specialists, and numerous others.
• Internships are available in Investigative
  support, Administrative services, Criminal
  Investigations, Cyber department, Information
  Technology, Training department, and many others.
  
• Deadlines for NCIS internships
• Semester Deadline for receipt of application
  package Interview deadline
• Fall 01 June 1 July
• Spring 01 October 1 November
• Summer 01 February 1 March
• Refer to website for more information
  www.ncis.navy.mil/join/internships.asp

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Defense Intelligence Agency

• The DIA is the nations preeminent military
  intelligence organization, a Department of
  Defense combat support agency, and a key member
  of the United States Intelligence Community.
• Internships are available in the following areas
• Intelligence Analysis
• Management Information Systems
• Financial Resource Management
• Human Resource
• Engineering
• Public Affairs
• Application Deadline for Summer Intern Program is
  November 1.
• For more information go to www.diajobs.us/careers
  .html

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National Telecommunications and Information
AdministrationNTIA Internship Homepage
(http//www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/opad_intern.html
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• The Office of Policy Analysis and Development
  (OPAD) is the domestic policy division of NTIA.
  OPAD is staffed by analysts trained in political
  sciences, law, economics, engineering, and
  business administration.
• OPAD supports NTIA's role as the principal
  adviser to the President on telecommunications
  and information policies. Its goal is to enhance
  the public interest by generating, articulating,
  and advocating creative and influential policies
  and programs in the telecommunications and
  information sectors that promote innovation,
  competition, consumer welfare, and economic and
  social opportunities for all.
• OPAD often accepts volunteer (unpaid) student
  interns to assist the professional staff. Interns
  are welcome for either a semester or longer
  duration. All students must hold U.S. citizenship
  and be

currently enrolled in a university program to be
qualified for an intern position. Depending upon
the intern's interests, skills and experience
s/he will have the opportunity to write as well
as conduct research on cutting-edge policy
issues.
For information contactSallianne Schagrin,
sschagrin_at_ntia.doc.gov Office of Policy Analysis
and DevelopmentNational Telecommunications and
Information AdministrationU.S. Department of
Commerce14th St. Constitution Ave., NW, Room
4725 Washington, D.C. 20230 Voice (202)
482-1880 Fax [phone]
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The National Security Agency
NSA Internship Homepage (http//www.nsa.gov/career
s/students_1.cfm)

• DIRECTOR'S SUMMER PROGRAM (DSP) 
• GRADUATE MATHEMATICS PROGRAM (GMP) 
• INTELLIGENCE ACQUISITION AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
  SUMMER PROGRAM 
• MATHEMATICS SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (MSEP)  
• INFORMATION ASSURANCE SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
  (IA/SIP)
• SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION COLLECTION
  MANAGEMENT SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM (CCMP)
• SUMMER LANGUAGE PROGRAM
• SUMMER PROGRAM FOR OPERATIONS RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY
  (SPORT)
• - All applications are taken between August 1st
  October 15th of each year (see site for
  specific details)

• INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS SUMMER PROGRAM
• KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY SEASONAL INTERN PROGRAM
  (KD/SIP)
• -All applications are taken up through October
  15th of each year (see site for specific details)

• INSTALLATION LOGISTICS SEASONAL INTERN PROGRAM
  (IL)
• - Fall (Sept. - Dec.) Semester Applications
  accepted between January 1st and March 15th -
  Spring (Jan. - May) Semester Applications
  accepted between April 1st and June 15th -
  Summer (June - Aug.) Semester Applications
  accepted between August 1st and October 15th

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Central Intelligence Agency

• Requirements for Student Opportunities
• Very Competitive
• 3.0 GPA or Better
• Foreign Language, Previous International
  Residency, Military Skills
• Good interpersonal skills, writing clearly and
  accurately, and strong interest in foreign
  affairs.
• Must complete medical, polygraph, and background
  investigations.
• Interns are required to work either a combination
  of one semester and one summer internship, or two
  90-day summer internships.
• Applications for Summer employment are accepted
  up until November 1. Applications for winter,
  spring, and fall employment should be sent 6-9
  months before the desired start date.
• For further information go to https//www.cia.gov
  /careers/student.html

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Federal Bureau of Investigations

• FBI is the United States highest level of law
  enforcers. Their mission is to protect and defend
  the United States against terrorist and foreign
  intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the
  criminal laws of the United States, and to
  provide leadership and criminal justice services
  to federal, state, municipal, and international
  agencies and partners.
• Currently with change of Technology, the FBI also
  has an Information Technology division. Their
  goal is to hire the best people who are aware of
  the types of crimes or offenses that can be taken
  against the U.S, through the internet or other
  emerging technology. This bring up the issue of
  security which relates to the SRA major. They
  strive to find ways to stop these issues and
  continue to protect the US.
• FBI offers an Honors Internship program, Middle
  Eastern Foreign Language Honors Internship,
  Volunteer Internship program, and a visiting
  scientist program.
• Deadline for Summer internship applications is
  Beginning of October.
• For more information go to http//www.fbijobs.gov
  /2.asp

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The Secret Service

• The Secret Service is a federal law enforcement
  agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C. and
  more than 150 offices throughout the United
  States and abroad. The Secret Service originally
  was established in 1865, solely to suppress the
  counterfeiting of U.S. currency. Today, the
  agency is mandated by Congress to carry out dual
  missions protection of the nation's leaders and
  criminal investigations.
• Deadlines
• The deadline for submitting an application for
  each semester is as follows
• - Summer Semester - December 15
• - Fall Semester - April 15
• - Spring Semester - August 15
• Necessary or recommended qualifications
• - At least 16 years of age at the time of
  appointment
• - U.S. citizen
• - Enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment
  during the upcoming semester or quarter as a
  full-time or part-time student in high school, or
  in an educational institution not above the
  baccalaureate level.
• - Obtain an agreement from the institution to
  participate
• - Not a son or daughter of a Secret Service
  employee
• Maintain a satisfactory academic record of a 2.5
  or better cumulative grade point average
• For more information go to
• http//www.secretservice.gov/opportunities_intern
  s.shtml

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Department of State

• At the U.S. Department of State, they like to say
  they're the face of America to the world. As an
  intern, you will be, too. Some of the students
  work in Washington, DC, and others have the
  opportunity to work at an embassy overseas.
  Positions are both paid and unpaid, and many are
  available during spring, summer or fall.
• Internships
• - Domestic Half of the internships are in
  Washington, D.C. A limited number of intern
  positions are in other large cities in the U.S.
  No housing provided.
• - Overseas Half of the internships are at U.S.
  embassies and consulates abroad. Majority
  housing provided for free.
• - Majority Unpaid
• - Spring, Summer, or Fall
• - Summer 10 wks 40 hours/wk
• Deadlines Last years deadlines were
• -For Summer Internship November 1
• -For Fall March 1
• -For Spring July 1
• For more information refer to http//www.careers.
  state.gov/student/index.html

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Finding Government Internships

• www.studentjobs.gov
• -Gives a list of student employment opportunities
  available.
• -Can create free a studentjob.gov membership, in
  which you can post your resume online, allowing
  recruiters the ability to contact you. Also
  receive automated job alerts.

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Can find this information on SRA Club Website

• http//www.personal.psu.edu/jzl158/sra/srahome.htm
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