Duties

As a STEM/Arts undergraduate student for CIA, you will work on teams alongside our full-time officers in an R&D or quick-turnaround environment on any number of different programs to further mission through software/hardware development, custom engineering, analysis of technologies, and/or the integration of art-focused skills in a technical field.

You will have the opportunity to use and enhance your knowledge of operating systems, communications technologies, mobile platforms, and computer networks.

Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
• You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
• You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement.
• Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this student tour
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with multiple competing priorities
• Organizational and planning skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Education

• Full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM/STEAM field at an accredited academic institution with at least one semester/quarter completed at the time of MyLINK submission. Majors include, but are not limited to:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science/Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Digital Communications
  • Engineering (All)
  • Fiber/Textile Science
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Information Systems/Networking
  • Material Science
  • Physics
  • Statistics
  • Telecommunications
  • Graphic Design/Illustration
  • Costume Design/Fabrication
  • Apparel Design/Fabrication
  • Multimedia Design
  • Industrial Design
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale