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DIA's Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program provides a select number of talented undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in combination with their academic studies. This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking to serve their country to participate in the critical work of the Agency through an extended work period.
Co-ops are often selected from academic institutions with recognized Co-op programs, though not exclusively. You must be eligible to work a six-month period during your academic career. You will be considered a full-time, temporary employee during the six-month Co-op. You'll be provided with increasingly challenging assignments that are commensurate with your academic training and ability to assume additional responsibilities.
As a Co-op, you will be appointed at the GG-05 through GG-09 depending upon number of credit hours completed and relevant work experience. During the six-month program, you are eligible for paid Federal holidays, annual and sick leave. However, you will not receive health benefits since this is a temporary appointment.
Visit diajobs.dia.mil, click View Vacancy Announcements and Apply for DIA Jobs, and then click No when you are asked if you are a current DIA employee. Click the link to view job postings, place a check-mark next Cooperative Education Program. To apply for the program, click apply.
For additional information contact the Human Resources Operations Center at 202-231-4762.
For additional information about DIA, please visit our website at www.dia.mil. DIA is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to non-merit factors, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, handicap, or sexual orientation.