CIA Student Internship Program

📍 Washington, District of Columbia · 🏛 Central Intelligence Agency · 💰 $54,378–$71,209 per year · 🎓 GS 5–7 · 🧭 General Student Trainee (0099) · ⏳ Closes Jan 31, 2027 · 81 days left · 🗓 Posted Sep 1, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyCentral Intelligence Agency
DepartmentOther Agencies and Independent Organizations
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Salary$54,378–$71,209 per year
GradeGS 5–7
ScheduleFull-time
Occupation seriesGeneral Student Trainee (0099)
OpeningsMany
Hiring pathsCompetitive service, Excepted service, Open to the public
PostedSep 1, 2026
Application deadlineJan 31, 2027
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceSensitive Compartmented Information
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potentialNone
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About this job

Start your career with a student internship at the Central Intelligence Agency. Our interns have the opportunity to make a difference on day one, working alongside experts in their career field to learn the world of intelligence while helping secure our nation. Successful interns may be offered a full-time position upon graduation, with a chance to build a future in the world of intelligence. Check out our website for more details: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-programs/.

Duties

CIA has opportunities for highly-motivated students to contribute to our national security mission. Students bring their talent and fresh perspective and are a valued part of our workforce. We're looking for talented students to submit a resume for one of our programs, where they'll do substantive and meaningful work alongside experts, while developing tradecraft excellence, leadership attributes, and intelligence acumen. Our student program opportunities consist of the following: Undergraduate Internship Program Undergraduate Co-Op Program Graduate Studies Program Part-Time Parallel Program (must have previously completed a summer work tour) Student tracks include, but are not limited to: Accounting and Finance Analysis Attorneys Auditor/Program Analyst Contracting Officer Data Science/Data Engineer Facilities Human Resources Logistics Police Officer/Security Officer STEM Support **If interested in operations internships, please check out our website in December 2026. ** CIA is not hiring Stokes Scholars for Summer 2027. Students must be in a full-time academic status and commit to a 12-week internship. Students receive benefits during their internship, including annual and sick leave, healthcare benefits, and more. All internships are in the Washington, DC area. Non-local students are provided travel reimbursement from their school to the Washington, DC are for the summer. Due to the nature of our work, all applicants must meet their specific criteria to qualify for employment. If eligible, you will go through our hiring process, including medical and security evaluations. Learn more about how we hire before you apply. Successful interns may be offered a full-time position following graduation, dependent upon career hiring requirements.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the US Constitution. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Minimum Qualifications Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this internship Exceptional customer service skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) Attention to administrative detail Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA Others as specifically outlined in the vacancy Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Willingness and ability to establish strong personal relationships Ability to develop creative yet practical solutions to anticipated and unanticipated problems Interest in seeking answers, learning foreign languages or studying other cultures

Education

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale required for most internships.

Evaluations

For more information, please visit:Student Programs.

How to apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit Student Programs, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

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Required documents

For further information, please visit: Student Programs

What to expect next

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this CIA Student Internship Program job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $54,378–$71,209 per year (GS 5–7).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 81 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the Central Intelligence Agency.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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CIA Student Internship Program
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