CIA Student Internship Program

Start your career with a student internship at the Central Intelligence Agency. Our interns have the opportunity to make a difference on day one, working alongside experts in their career field to learn the world of intelligence while helping secure our nation. Successful interns may be offered a full-time position upon graduation, with a chance to build a future in the world of intelligence. Check out our website for more details: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-programs/.

Major Duties

CIA has opportunities for highly-motivated students to contribute to our national security mission. Students bring their talent and fresh perspective and are a valued part of our workforce. We're looking for talented students to submit a resume for one of our programs, where they'll do substantive and meaningful work alongside experts, while developing tradecraft excellence, leadership attributes, and intelligence acumen. Our student program opportunities consist of the following: Undergraduate Internship Program Undergraduate Co-Op Program Graduate Studies Program Part-Time Parallel Program (must have previously completed a summer work tour) Student tracks include, but are not limited to: Accounting and Finance Analysis Attorneys Auditor/Program Analyst Contracting Officer Data Science/Data Engineer Facilities Human Resources Logistics Police Officer/Security Officer STEM Support **If interested in operations internships, please check out our website in December 2026. ** CIA is not hiring Stokes Scholars for Summer 2027. Students must be in a full-time academic status and commit to a 12-week internship. Students receive benefits during their internship, including annual and sick leave, healthcare benefits, and more. All internships are in the Washington, DC area. Non-local students are provided travel reimbursement from their school to the Washington, DC are for the summer. Due to the nature of our work, all applicants must meet their specific criteria to qualify for employment. If eligible, you will go through our hiring process, including medical and security evaluations. Learn more about how we hire before you apply. Successful interns may be offered a full-time position following graduation, dependent upon career hiring requirements.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the US Constitution. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Minimum Qualifications Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this internship Exceptional customer service skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) Attention to administrative detail Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA Others as specifically outlined in the vacancy Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Willingness and ability to establish strong personal relationships Ability to develop creative yet practical solutions to anticipated and unanticipated problems Interest in seeking answers, learning foreign languages or studying other cultures

Education

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale required for most internships.

Promotion Potential

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Current federal employees — competitive service
• Current federal employees — excepted service
• Open to the public

Required Documents

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How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit Student Programs, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

What to Expect Next

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

About the Agency

We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/.