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ADMIN & OFFICE SUPPORT STUDENT TRAINEE (ADMIN & ANALYSIS)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$46K/yr - $74K/yr

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is offering a paid internship for students interested in national security. The role involves performing a variety of administrative, analytical, and logistical support activities to aid in the DCSA mission and supporting programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

With oversight and guidance, assist in the creation and development of accurate and thorough briefings, presentations, placemats, dashboards, maps and other articles

Conduct basic research and analysis as well as assist in identifying areas requiring improvements in efficiency and effectiveness

Identifies roadblocks and obstacles to implementation and effectively communicates those items needing higher review through proper channels

Support Program Management activities requiring the development of plans, goals, objectives, for long- and short-range implementation

Support the development of policies, procedures and technical aspects supporting efficient program operation

Assist in coordinating, controlling, providing, or obtaining a wide range of administrative functions

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ResearchAnalysisCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention to DetailLogistical SupportAdministrative FunctionsPresentation Skills

Required

Must be a US citizen

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered

This is a Drug Testing designated position

Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601

Work Schedule: Full Time

Overtime: Occasionally

Tour of Duty: Flexible

PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized (Relocation expenses or housing will NOT be provided by the agency)

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Not Required

Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible but is not a full-time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis

If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement

Incumbent must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a full-time course load at the time of application, for the semester prior to the Summer Cohort, and following participation in the Summer Cohort

Selected students must maintain full-time enrollment through October 2027

Incumbent must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

The DSE Summer '26 Cohort runs from June through August with a start date of 1 or 15 June. The end of cohort is officially 21 August. Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 weeks in the cohort

Students selected for the internship program must send an official transcript with spring 2026 semester/quarter grades and proof of full-time student status to Student Programs prior to their onboarding date

This is not a developmental career ladder opportunity - this position will be filled at the GG-05 or GG-07 depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements

Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study by May 2026 (spring quarter/semester) for GG-05 level

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program for GG-05 level

Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2027 for GG-05 level

Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor's or equivalent degree (expected graduation date of May 2026 or earlier) for GG-07 level

Enrolled as full-time student in a graduate program for Fall 2026 for GG-07 level

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application. A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained throughout the duration of the program for GG-07 level

Maintain a full-time student status (as defined by your university or college) through October 2027 for GG-07 level

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement

COLLEGE FRESHMAN will be required to ALSO provide high school transcripts to confirm GPA requirements

1st YEAR GRADUATE STUDENTS will be required to ALSO provide their transcript from their previous undergraduate program to show they meet the GPA requirement

TRANSFER STUDENTS may also need to provide their transcript from their previous institution if their GPA is not included on the unofficial transcript from their current institution

Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position