Job Description

NRO CADRE CYBERSECURITY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Do you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities? Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university looking for an exciting challenge? Does designing complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound intriguing?

If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!

NRO is seeking motivated and qualified individuals to engage in the NRO Cadre Student Internship Program while applying creative solutions to cyber security problems. Summer interns are employees on a temporary appointment for a period of June-August 2021. After successfully completing the initial summer assignment, interns may be approved to work fill-time during winter breaks. Applicants must be US citizens, currently enrolled at least part time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university degree program (Associates, Bachelors, Graduate, or Post Graduate) with a Graduation date of Fall 2021 or later, have a strong academic record (cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale), and possess outstanding communication skills. Selected candidates will be processed for a TS/SCI security clearance. Interns are eligible for a GG-05 or GG-07 with a salary range for the Washington D.C. area of $39,291 – $48,670.

As a Cybersecurity intern for NRO, you will work with a team directly supporting new and continuing missions through design, development, deployment, operations, and maintenance of critical NRO information assurance infrastructure. You will work side-by-side with other Cyber Security officers, using IT equipment, instruments, or software related to a technical professional field to learn basic, methods, techniques, and procedures to carry out specific tasks that are generally small phases of a larger project of assignment. One of the primary purposes of cyber and technology positions at the NRO is to provide professional technical advice on Information Technology (IT) issues affecting the organization. 

Cybersecurity interns will have the opportunity to:

• Perform a variety of tasks designed to enhance understanding of Information Technology processes, terminology, and utilization.
• Participate in project teams for information system technology efforts.
• Research studies to include but not limited to: formulating projects, assessing programs effectiveness, investigating/analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems or issues.

We are seeking students pursuing degrees in one of the following fields or related studies: 

• Information Technology
• Cyber Security
• Machine Learning
• Computer information Science
• Information Security
• Information Assurance

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to participate in NRO’s Student Internship Program applicants must meet the following requirements.

1. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, and at least 18 years of age.
2. Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov .
3. Applicants must be currently enrolled at least half-time in a U.S. Department of Education Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP) two-year or four-year College or University.
4. Applicants must be enrolled in Baccalaureate Graduate or Post-Graduate degree program with coursework’s related to NRO’s mission.
5. Applicants who have competed a baccalaureate program in a U.S. Department of Education Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), and are in the first semester of a subsequent degree program at the time of application (i.e. just started a graduate program after previously completing or will be completing a bachelor’s previous to start of internship) will be required to submit the final transcript from their previous degree program during the application process.
6. Applications must have a resume that includes current credit hours completed and anticipated graduation date. All selectees will be required to submit an updated official transcript prior to June 30, 2021.
7. Applicants must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information or TS/SCI with Polygraph.
8. Applicants will be tested for illegal drug use and subject to random drug testing.
9. Must have a Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE GG-05: Applicant must be currently enrolled at least half-time in a Department of Education Accredited Post-secondary Institution and Program (DAPIP) two-year or four-year College or University.

Must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program with coursework related to NRO’s mission. Minimum GPA of 3.2 or Higher. Ability to work within a team or collaborative environment.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE GG-07: Applicant must be currently enrolled at least half-time in a Department of Education Accredited Post-secondary Institution and Program (DAPIP) College or University.

Applicants who have completed a baccalaureate program, and are in the first semester of a subsequent degree program at the time of application (i.e. just started a graduate program after previously completing or will be completing a bachelor’s previous to start of internship May/June 2021) will be required to submit the final transcript from their previous degree program during the application process.

IN ADDITION, an ideal candidate would possess basic skill in using office automation programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, or other desktop software programs. Additionally, the ability to organize work and communicate effectively in a professional environment are highly desirable traits.

APPLICATION REVIEW AND NOTIFICATION

NRO will evaluate your online application to ensure it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and any mandatory education, certification, and/or license requirements to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position.

INTERVIEWS

Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via the email provided in the application.

Note: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for/respond to a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

DCIPS COVERAGE

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

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.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE (PL 93-579): WE USE THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT. THIS IS AUTHORIZED UNDER TITLE 5 U.S.C. 3302 AND 3361.

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