Summer 2027 College Internship - Source Career Field at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform problem identification, analysis, and resolution
• Prepare and present briefings related to assigned work
• Maintain enrollment in a graduate, baccalaureate, or associate degree program
• Support one-year temporary appointments, extensible until graduation

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age at time of application
• Currently enrolled at least part-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university degree program (associate's, bachelor's, graduate, or post‑graduate) with a graduation date of October 2027 or later
• Provide proof of enrollment via current unofficial transcript showing date, university information, and GPA (freshmen may submit a letter of enrollment)
• Achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher on the most recent transcript (freshmen must achieve a fall‑semester GPA of 3.0 or higher, verified by an updated transcript or letter in the spring)
• Experience presenting clear verbal updates or explanations of routine information in one‑on‑one or group settings
• Experience identifying and gathering the data necessary to resolve routine problems
• Experience explaining fundamental AI concepts and/or technologies used for routine tasks
• Must be enrolled in an associate degree program, baccalaureate, or graduate program
• U.S. citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance, willingness to undergo polygraph and drug test, and agreement to direct deposit

Qualifications

The Source Career Field is a good fit for students majoring in Geography, Cartography, Earth Science, International Studies, Anthropology, or Linguistics. Interns will collaborate with a diverse set of customers and providers to acquire the content, data, and information needed to address the nation’s most pressing intelligence challenges.

Skills

• Collection Strategy & Operations: developing multi‑INT strategies, managing tasking requirements, ensuring seamless delivery of critical GEOINT data
• Navigation & Safety Analysis: analyzing worldwide aeronautical, maritime, and bathymetric data for safety of global navigation and intelligence requirements
• Geodetic & Earth Sciences: analyzing Earth's physical properties, gravity, magnetic fields, satellite orbits; conducting geophysical surveys for DoD applications
• Human Geography & Open Source Research: applying socio‑cultural dynamics, foreign languages, and open‑source intelligence to understand regional issues and support national security goals
• Cartography & Photogrammetry: performing advanced image assessment and ensuring quality, accuracy, and currency of mapping and cartographic information for worldwide partners

Benefits

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the Federal Government. We offer a broad array of benefits programs and family‑friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family. For more information on the array of benefits programs, please visit https://www.nga.mil/careers/Benefits_&_Pay.html.

Pay

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

2026 Denver Salary Chart (Step 10 Max)

• Band 1: $29,477 – $73,142
• Band 2: $56,262 – $98,515