WE ARE THE NRO For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.Learn more atBasic Eligibility For A Position With The NROYou must be a U.S. Citizen Be a U.S. citizen (interns may NOT hold dual citizenship) You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testingYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinationsFederal Employee Vaccination Requirement To ensure compliance with nationwide COVID-19 vaccine protocols, please visitNRO Summer Intern ProgramAre you a ready to learn what it takes to be a member of our vibrant and diverse team experts? Apply to participate in our summer 2023 NRO Cadre Undergraduate and Graduate Student Internship Program today! We’re actively seeking motivated, highly qualified candidates in a wide variety of career categories including: STEM/Technical, Contracts, Financial Management, Mission Support, and Security. To learn more about the Career Fields, please clickThe NRO Cadre Undergraduate and Graduate Student Internship Program provides students pursuing advanced education with paid opportunities to work at the NRO and explore career paths related to their academic field of study or career interests. Interns will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support NRO projects and initiatives.Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment for the period of 10-weeks between June and August. There may be opportunities to work over winter break and/or return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and the student's availability.NRO is accepting application through 11:59 PM EST on July 24, 2022.What You Will Be DoingIntern Projects: Each intern will be given a project to complete that aligns with her/his experience and education. Specific duties will expose individuals to independent and team oriented work opportunities. Each intern performs under direct supervision and will be provided feedback on a regular and timely basis.Professional Development and Training: Throughout the summer, NRO interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of professional development and training experiences. Some of these events include speaker series with NRO seniors; resume writing workshops, security lunch and learns, and NRO mission overviews.External Events and Experiences: As time and availability permit, interns will be able to take advantage of selected events outside of the NRO. These include tours of mission partner agencies such as National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and National Security Agency (NSA) and potentially NRO launches.Who May ApplyTo be eligible for the program, students must:Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours Provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and official transcript upon acceptance into the program from the academic institution reflecting a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 Be available for an interview and other applicable processingBe available, and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia or Fort Belvoir, Virginia (on rare occasions) for the 10-week summer program from June – August.What You Need To Apply Required - Resume Applicants are required to provide a resume reflecting applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position Optional – Cover Letter Applicants are highly encouraged to provide a cover letter. Cover letters cannot exceed 5,000 characters and should include the following:Reasons you want to work at the NRO The experience you would like to obtain while interning at the NRO The unique characteristics and/or experiences that make you a good fit for the NRO LocationChantilly, VirginiaFort Belvoir, VirginiaSalary2022 Salary Range for Washington DC Area:Working towards:Bachelor’s Degree: GG-06, Step 5 - $51,651 per year or $24.75 per hour Master’s Degree: GG-07, Step 5 - $57,393 per year or $27.50 per hour Doctorate: GG-09, Step 5 - $70,207 per year or $33.64 per hour These positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601. Trial PeriodAll newVeterans’ PreferenceDoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 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