Opportunities Outside of the Intelligence Community Organization/ Program Website Type Description (Study abroad destination/Areas of Study/ Duration) National Deadline Boren Fellowships Graduate Geographic languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Fellows are given funds to study abroad. (Minimum duration: 12 weeks) In exchange for funding, fellows agree to work for the federal government for at least one year following graduation. Deadline for 2017-2018 31, 2017 Boren Scholarships Undergraduate Fellows are given funds to study abroad. Geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. (Duration: Summer- 8 weeks, exclusive to STEM studies; full semester; 6-12 months.) In exchange for funding, awardees agree to work for the federal government for at least one year following graduation. Deadline for 2017-2018 — February 9, 2017 Chateaubriand Fellowships Humanities & Social Sciences STEM Doctoral France; 4-8 months. Outstanding students are offered the opportunity to study in France. Deadline 2017-2018— January 27, 2017
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Most positions require relocation to D.C. area. CIA Undergraduate Internships— CIA Undergraduate Scholarship— Graduate Scholarship Program— Graduate Internship/Employment Programs— Honors Internship Program— Internships/Scholarships/ Graduate Programs Undergraduate Internship and “Cooperative Education” Positions Undergraduate Graduate Internship with CIA with a variety of studies and disciplines encouraged to ranging from STEM to Human Resources. Tuition assistance up to $18,000 per year, a yearly salary plus benefits with compulsory work experience opportunities every Summer in D.C.-Metro area. (Transportation costs in addition to a daily allowance for meals, lodging etc. provided.) Need-based scholarship with academic requirements. Tuition assistance up to $18,000 per year, a yearly salary plus benefits with a 60 – 90 day work experience prior to graduating. scholarship with academic requirements. Summer 2018— Open: January 2017. Applications received by 1, 2017 have highest chance of acceptance. Positions available throughout the year. Applications accepted April 1 - September 23. Positions available throughout the year with applicants being encouraged to apply 9-12 months before desired start date. Applications accepted 1 - September 23. Positions available throughout the year with applicants being encouraged to apply 9-12 months before desired start date. based
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Academic Semester Internship Program— National Security Education Program— Cooperative Education Program— Summer Intern Program— Graduate Any education level Undergraduate/Graduate Internship with CIA with a variety of studies and disciplines encouraged to apply ranging from STEM to Human Resources. 10-week program where participants gain insight to a wide variety of FBI operations from counterterrorism, cyber security, and fingerprint analysis. Must be currently enrolled in school. Paid internship during academic semesters for students enrolled at universities within commutable distance from a DIA location (Miami is included.) Interns will work 16-19 hours per weeks gaining work experience and network connections in the IC. Opportunities for Summer 2018 will open in January 2017. Applications received before 1 May 2017 will have the highest chances of being selected and completing the clearance process in. Application for Summer 2018 open August 2017. Rolling admissions – See site for details. Positions available throughout the year with applicants being encouraged to apply 9-12 months before desired start date. Application window: November – December
Department of Defense (DoD) NGA Student Internship Program— Stokes Scholarship Program— (All available info out of date) (Many opportunities not listed with focuses including health, science, and law. See website for more information.) Secretary’s Honors Program— Undergraduate Undergraduate/Graduate Undergraduate or Recent Graduate have completed at least 60 credit hours. Scholarship program intended for high school seniors, college freshman, and sophomores interested in a career in public service. Woman, minorities, disabled needing financial assistance to complete their undergraduate education are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to tuition, students are given reimbursement for books and supplies, a yearly salary to cover room and board while attending school, Summer employment, and a guaranteed position at DIA appropriate with area of study after graduation. Scholarship opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Students receive a full scholarship and will be gainfully employed upon degree completion. TBD Application window: August – October (Currently closed) Summer 2017— February 1 2016- April 30 2016
Collection Management Officer Open Source Officer Bachelor’s Bachelor’s DO CMOs drive collection, actively manage the two-way dialogue between intelligence consumers and the DO, and evaluate foreign intelligence to ensure DO collection is providing US foreign policy and national security decision-makers with timely, accurate, clear, and concise reporting in a manner that safeguards sensitive intelligence sources and methods. Collecting and analyzing foreign-based, publicly available information. Apply foreign language, area knowledge, and subject matter expertise to review and assess foreign-based websites, social media, and traditional press sources. Open Enrollment Open Enrollment
National Agency (NGA) Washington Headquarters Service Information Management Officer Personnel Security Specialist Bachelor’s Bachelor’s (Criminal Justice preferred) Day-to-day management of the privacy incident response, process investigation of potential privacy breaches and privacy policy, noncompliance periodic privacy assessments following OMB policies and NIST guidelines, review and revision of Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and System of Records Notices (SORNs) for required programs and information systems /performance of studies, technical assessments, surveys, and evaluations for detecting privacy weaknesses and deficiencies and recommend appropriate safeguards. Performing in-depth analysis and evaluation of Personnel Security Investigations, security files and other information containing serious derogatory or extremely sensitive information. Reviewing security clearance documents and related material for information adversely reflecting on the individual's loyalty or character. Compiling necessary administrative and adjudicative actions and making 12/3/2016 11/21/2016
U.S. Secret Service Physical Security Specialist Bachelor’s recommendations of final security clearance eligibility determinations. Plans, organizes, documents and implements technical surveillance and mobile munitions countermeasures to ensure a safe environment for the protectee; and identifies specific requirements and correlates them with the planned movements of the protectee to ensure that necessary support and countermeasures are provided at the proper and place. Performs protective advances and conducts surveys and analyses to identify how critical and vulnerable facilities or sites are and if there are any threats against them; adjusts plans and schedules; and develops acceptable alternative strategies in response to delays, sudden and/or major changes in itineraries or the introduction of critical intelligence. 01/25/2017