SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST) is a full-time, 12-week summer internship program open to college juniors who are concentrating their studies in the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, network engineering, software engineering or telecommunications.
SIP/ST participants have an opportunity to work with leading computer scientists and engineers on the nation's toughest cyber problems while enhancing their skills in assignments related to their major. The students work closely with a project mentor on a specific, mission-focused problem while learning in an exciting high-tech environment.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted September 1st – October 31st each year.
Salary
Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.
Benefits
Receive annual leave, sick leave and paid federal holidays
Participation in agency-wide extracurricular programs
Students who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Ft. Meade, MD, are eligible for a round trip airfare ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.
Daily transportation to and from work is not provided. Students participating in the program are highly encouraged to bring a vehicle. Carpooling with other students MAY be available but is NOT guaranteed.
Subsidized housing accommodations are available upon request if school is located in excess of 75 miles from NSA main HQs campus.
Qualifications
Clearance/Security Requirements
Applicants will be processed for a security clearance, and will be required to pass a psychological exam, lifestyle and counter intelligence polygraph, drug screening test, and complete a comprehensive history form that documents your foreign travel, educational background and employment history, among other areas.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online on or before October 31st. Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.
To submit a resume during open season, click any “Apply Online” link. Under "Basic Job Search," type in keywords "Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology" and click on "Search." Select "Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology" and click "Apply Now." Follow the directions as prompted.
To be considered for the SIP/ST, you must submit a complete application package that includes:
Transcripts
Transcripts may be issued directly by the Registrar, or issued to you by the Registrar, then sent with your application materials. Only originals via post, photocopies of originals via post, scanned copies of originals via email (PDF format only) will be accepted. If your Registrar is capable of directly sending electronic transcripts, please have them sent directly to you and then email the transcript as an attachment. Please do not send html transcripts accessible via a website or text versions thereof.
IMPORTANT: When applying online, you may submit only your resume by completing the online resume builder. Please email all other required documentation to Summer_SIPST@nsa.gov.
**Applications are not complete without the requested documentation. If you have applied to multiple positions, you MUST follow the instruction on each posting and send your requested documents to each program separately. Documents (including transcripts) will NOT be shared between programs.
Questions
If you have questions about the Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology, please contact us at 1-866-NSA-HIRE. You may also email summer_interns@nsa.gov or call 410-854-4726.
SIP/ST participants have an opportunity to work with leading computer scientists and engineers on the nation's toughest cyber problems while enhancing their skills in assignments related to their major. The students work closely with a project mentor on a specific, mission-focused problem while learning in an exciting high-tech environment.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted September 1st – October 31st each year.
Salary
Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.
Benefits
Receive annual leave, sick leave and paid federal holidays
Participation in agency-wide extracurricular programs
Students who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Ft. Meade, MD, are eligible for a round trip airfare ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.
Daily transportation to and from work is not provided. Students participating in the program are highly encouraged to bring a vehicle. Carpooling with other students MAY be available but is NOT guaranteed.
Subsidized housing accommodations are available upon request if school is located in excess of 75 miles from NSA main HQs campus.
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Must be a college junior or have at least college junior status (high potential sophomores may also be considered) majoring in one of the following degrees:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Network Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Must be available for an operational interview and other applicable processing between December and March.
Clearance/Security Requirements
Applicants will be processed for a security clearance, and will be required to pass a psychological exam, lifestyle and counter intelligence polygraph, drug screening test, and complete a comprehensive history form that documents your foreign travel, educational background and employment history, among other areas.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online on or before October 31st. Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.
To submit a resume during open season, click any “Apply Online” link. Under "Basic Job Search," type in keywords "Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology" and click on "Search." Select "Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology" and click "Apply Now." Follow the directions as prompted.
To be considered for the SIP/ST, you must submit a complete application package that includes:
- Official transcripts (unofficial is acceptable if legible)
- A resume. A well-written resume will include:
- Your contact information
- Current and past degree seeking program to include:
- Major
- Cumulative GPA
- Anticipated graduation date
- Degree concentration
- Lists of relevant courses taken, including the current semester’s course list
- Computer languages known (indicate skill level – i.e. beginner, advanced, fluent, etc.)
- Awards, honors and recognitions
- Relevant experience or projects
- Relevant work experiences
Transcripts
Transcripts may be issued directly by the Registrar, or issued to you by the Registrar, then sent with your application materials. Only originals via post, photocopies of originals via post, scanned copies of originals via email (PDF format only) will be accepted. If your Registrar is capable of directly sending electronic transcripts, please have them sent directly to you and then email the transcript as an attachment. Please do not send html transcripts accessible via a website or text versions thereof.
IMPORTANT: When applying online, you may submit only your resume by completing the online resume builder. Please email all other required documentation to Summer_SIPST@nsa.gov.
**Applications are not complete without the requested documentation. If you have applied to multiple positions, you MUST follow the instruction on each posting and send your requested documents to each program separately. Documents (including transcripts) will NOT be shared between programs.
Questions
If you have questions about the Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology, please contact us at 1-866-NSA-HIRE. You may also email summer_interns@nsa.gov or call 410-854-4726.