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WE ARE THE NROFor over 60 years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched, and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America's advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NROYou must be a U.S. CitizenYou must be 18 years of age or olderYou must be able to obtain and maintain a TSSCI security clearanceYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testingYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinationsNRO Summer Intern ProgramAre you ready to learn what it takes to be a member of our vibrant and diverse team of experts? Apply to participate in NRO's Summer Internship Program today! We're actively seeking motivated, highly qualified candidates in a wide variety of career categories including Contracts, Financial Management, Mission Support, and Office of the Inspector General, Security and Technical. To learn more about the Career Fields, please click here.The NRO Summer Internship Program provides students pursuing advanced education with paid opportunities to work at the 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 between June and August. With a successful evaluation at the end of the summer, there may be an opportunity to return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and the student's availability.Benefits Available to InternsOnsite workout facility and up to 3 hours per week paid physical fitness timeFlexible work schedulesRecognition for superior performanceDedicated NRO UniversityUpon successful evaluation and mission needs, there is a chance to 'convert' to a full-time employer after graduationWhat You Will Be DoingIntern Projects: Each intern will be given a project to complete that aligns with their experience and education or based on mission need. Specific duties will expose individuals to independent and team-oriented work opportunities. Each intern performs under direct supervision and will be provided feedback on a regular and timely basis.Professional Development and Training: Throughout the summer, NRO interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of professional development and training experiences. Some of these events include speaker series with NRO seniors, Security Q&A sessions, and NRO mission overviews.External Events and Experiences: As time and availability permit, interns will be able to take advantage of selected events outside of the NRO. These may include tours of mission partner agencies such as the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and National Security Agency (NSA).Who May ApplyTo be eligible for the program, the requirements include:Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or universityHave a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleUndergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at the time of applicationProvide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and an official transcript upon acceptance into the program from the academic institutionBe available for an interview and other applicable processingPass a drug test, and no federally illegal drug use in the past 12 months. Prior drug use is carefully evaluatedBe available, and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia, or NRO's ground stations for the 10-week summer program from June - AugustPreferred qualifications include:Strong oral and written communication skillsGood organization and planning skills and be able to demonstrate effective project coordination and implementation based on past work or school experiencesPossess deductive reasoning skills and be able to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solvingPrior experience in the Intelligence Community or space-related agencyWhat You Need to ApplyRequired - Resume and TranscriptIn order to qualify for this position, your resume and transcripts must provide sufficient evidence of experience and or education relevant to the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Range of occupational skills relevant to the position, alignment of education andor work experience to the position, evidence of your experience collaborating with others, evidence of your experience presenting information-communication skills. Please be clear and concise when describing your experience.Although NRO will accept unofficial transcripts, we cannot accept transcripts with limited information. When uploading your transcript, ensure it includes the following information.Your NameCollegeUniversity NameOverall GPANumber of course creditsPlease upload a transcript from the institution you are currently attending. If you have started a graduate program but have not completed your first semester, you must submit your undergraduate transcript along with proof of enrollment in a full time graduate program.LocationsChantilly, Virginia (All positions)Fort Belvoir, Springfield, Virginia (Technical Career Field only)White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico (Technical Career Field only)Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado (Technical Career Field only)***Interns selected for the Technical Career Field may be offered to work at one of NRO's ground stations instead of NRO HQ in Chantilly, VA.***These positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under Title 10 USC 1601.Application InformationPlease review instructions prior to completing the application and answer all questions carefully.NRO interns will be placed in 1 of 6 career fields based on their selection in their application (Contracts, Financial Management, Mission Support, Office of Inspector General, Security, or Technical).ContractsContract SpecialistFinancial ManagementAccountingAudit ComplianceBudget ExecutionBudget FormulationFiscal Law & PolicyFinancial SystemsMission SupportEqual Employment OpportunityFacilitiesLogistics ManagementHuman ResourcesInternational AffairsPolicy & StrategyProgramProject ManagementPublic AffairsOffice of Inspector GeneralAuditorData ScientistFinancial AuditorInvestigatorSecurityCounterintelligenceCybersecurityProgram SecurityTechnicalCybersecurityData ScientistEngineeringMathematicsPhysical AnalysisProgram AnalysisVeterans' PreferenceDoD 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 upon request.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe 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.Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during 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 jobAn employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplaceAn employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored eventsYou can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application, hiring process, or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 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