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Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST)

An internship with NSA provides an opportunity for you to enhance your skills in an assignment that relates to your Computer Science or Computer Engineering major, including Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications, while learning in an exciting high-tech environment.

Application Deadline
The application period for the fall semester runs from January 1st through March 15th of each year. The application period for the spring semester runs from April 1st through June 15th of each year. For 2009, the application period has been extended to March 31.

About the Program
The Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology is a full time 16-week program open to select college juniors who are concentrating their studies in the disciplines of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Interns are assigned to projects that contribute to NSA's mission. Areas of interest include:

  • Cyber Security
  • Wireless Communications
  • Software Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Systems Research
  • Information Technology
  • Information Systems Security
  • Electronic Data Optimization

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
  • Must be a college junior or have at least college junior status (high potential sophomores may also be considered)
  • Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance

Salary
Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.

Benefits

  • Receive annual and sick leave, federal holidays
  • Participation in Agency-wide extracurricular programs
  • Those who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Fort Meade, MD, are eligible for a round trip airline ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government issued airline ticket.

How to Apply
Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

To submit a resume online during open season, click any "Apply Online" link. Under "Basic Job Search," type in keywords "Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology" and click on "search." Select Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology and click "Apply Now." Follow directions as prompted.

Note: You may be required to submit an official transcript and a course listing.

For additional information, please e-mail ljmcwee@nsa.gov or call (410) 854-4726.

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Date Posted: Jan 15, 2009 | Last Modified: Apr 1, 2009 | Last Reviewed: Apr 1, 2009

  
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