Agency-wide Requirements
All applicants must be:
- U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)
- At least 18 years of age
- Willing to move to the Washington, DC area
- Able to complete security and medical evaluations
- Registered for the Selective Service
About the Job
As a STEM/Arts graduate student for CIA, you will work alongside 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.
What You’ll Get
The CIA offers various benefits to students, including:
- Paid time off
- Federal health and life insurance
- Retirement
- Education and training
- Health services
- Child care center
- Credit union
As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Full-time student pursuing a graduate degree or PhD in a STEM field at an accredited academic institution with at least one semester/quarter completed at the time of MyLINK submission. Majors could include, but are not limited to:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science/Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Digital Communications
- Engineering (AII)
- 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
- Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this student tour
- Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement.
- 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