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Undergraduate Co-Op Program

Work Schedule:Full Time
Location:Washington, DC metropolitan area

Our Cooperative Education Program began in 1961 to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to gain work experience in combination with their academic studies. Over the years, the Program has provided benefits, both short and long-term, to students as well as the Agency. Participants are given the opportunity to contribute to the vital work of the Agency, to gain unmatched experience and to become acquainted with professionals in the intelligence field. At the same time, the Agency is able to assess their potential for future permanent employment.

We seek highly motivated undergraduates studying a wide variety of fields, including engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, physical sciences, foreign languages, area studies, business administration, accounting, international relations, finance, logistics, human resources, geography, national security studies, military and foreign affairs, political science and graphic design. Student Trainees are often selected from academic institutions with established cooperative education programs, though not exclusively. They work on an alternating semester or quarterly basis and are expected to spend a minimum of three semesters or four quarters (this can include a summer tour) on the job prior to graduation. The Program provides increasingly challenging assignments that are commensurate with the students' academic training and individual ability to assume additional responsibility.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. Those students applying for the PT or CST programs must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological evaluation before entering the program. U.S. citizenship is required.

To Apply:

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Note: Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. Of course, if you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another resume. The second resume will overwrite the first.

An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.

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