Summer College Internship - Human Capital Career Field

Cover Letter

Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter for employment consideration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. However, a cover letter is recommended. Applicants will have the option to attach a cover letter in the Qualifications - Attachments step of the online application.

• 2026 DC Salary Chart (Step 10 Max):
  • Band 1 $ 30,249 - $75,059
  • Band 2 $ 57,736 - $101,097
• 2026 St. Louis Salary Chart (Step 10 Max):
  • Band 1 $ 27,108 - $67,264
  • Band 2 $ 51,740 - $90,597

PERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION: PCS expenses are not authorized.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the world leader in Geospatial Intelligence. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation. The extraordinary talents and skills of our teams of analysts and other professionals are vital to our success as the worldwide provider of GEOINT.
Know the World, Show the Way...from Seabed to Space!

ASSIGNMENT

DESCRIPTION:

College Interns perform a variety of functions and tasks in support of the organization to which they are assigned. Work assignments will involve problem identification, analysis, and resolution. Specific duties may include the preparation and presentation of briefings directly related to work assigned. They must be in attendance at and enrolled in a graduate, baccalaureate, or associate degree program. Students are placed on one-year temporary appointments, which can be extended in one-year increments until the student graduates.

Their appointment terminates upon graduation or when the student no longer attends school, even if the expiration date on the current appointment has not been reached.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Human Capital Career Field would be a good fit for you if you're majoring in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Education, or Business Administration. As an intern in the Human Capital career field, you will be part of a team dedicated to managing the agency's most valuable asset: its people. This field is essential for attracting, developing, and retaining a high-quality workforce capable of meeting current and future mission requirements.

• Human Resources (HR) Officer:
  Provides a broad range of HR services, acting as a key point of contact for employees and management on everything from employee relations to benefits and compensation.
• Research Psychologist:
  Applies social science and psychological theory through applied research to investigate various issues, questions, and problems involving human behavior in the industrial and/or organizational setting.
• Training & Education (T&E) Officer:
  Develops and implements training and educational programs, determining learning needs, creating learning solutions, and delivering course content to the workforce.

Transcript Upload Instructions:
All applicants must upload proof of current enrollment as part of their application. This includes your most recent unofficial transcript showing the date, university information, and GPA. Freshmen may upload a letter of enrollment from the university in place of a transcript. Failure to upload this documentation will result in disqualification from consideration. Accepted applicants must also submit an official transcript to Student Programs once the relevant semester (e.g., Spring 2027) is complete.

For more information on NGA occupations and mission sets, check out our Student Brochure at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
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