Job Description

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) focuses on designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.  Whether creating the latest innovations in satellite technology, contracting with the most cost-efficient industrial supplier, conducting rigorous launch schedules, or providing the highest-quality products to our customers, we never lose focus on who we are working to protect our Nation and its Citizens. 

The NRO is looking for candidates for the Summer 2022 NRO Cadre Undergraduate and Graduate Student Internship Program (GG-5 to GG-7) to support our each of our Career Fields – Financial Management, Contracts, Security, Technical, and Mission Support.

The NRO Cadre Undergraduate and Graduate Student Internship Program provides students pursuing advanced education with paid opportunities to work at NRO and explore career paths related to their academic field of study or career interests. Interns will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support NRO projects and initiatives.

Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment for the period of 10-weeks – June through August. There may be opportunities to work over winter break and to return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and student's availability.

These opportunities are highly competitive. Those applying to NRO student opportunities must:

• Be a U.S. citizen (Interns may NOT hold dual citizenship);

• Be suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation;

• Be able to obtain and hold a TS/SCI security clearance;

• Have favorable results on a pre-employment drug testing;

• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university. Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours;

• Provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and official transcript upon acceptance into the program from the academic institution reflecting a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0

• Be available for an interview and other applicable processing; and

• Be available for the 10-week summer program.

The NRO Cadre Intern program offers various benefits to students including:

• Paid internships

• Paid time off

• Education and training

• Health and fitness facility

• Credit union

Internship (GG-5 to GG-7) 2021 Salary for Washington DC Area:  

GG-05 - $39,684 per year or $19.01 per hour GG-07 - $49,157 per year or $23.55 per hour

These positions are a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601. 

Applicants are required to provide a resume reflecting applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. 

Applicants are highly encouraged to provide a cover letter. If providing a cover letter, please include the following:

• Your current year in school (e.g., 1st year undergrad, 3rd year undergrad, 1st year graduate school, etc.)

• Your anticipated graduation date

• Why you want to work at NRO

• Briefly explain the experience you would like to obtain while interning at the NRO

• What unique characteristics and/or experiences that make you a good fit for NRO

• Cover Letter cannot exceed 5,000 characters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING FOR NRO CADRE

Basic Eligibility for a position with NRO:

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

• You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing

• You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

Hiring Incentives

The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.

Trial Period

All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

Veterans’ Preference

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.  If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:

• An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.

• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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