Graduate Studies Program-Computer Science

About the Job

As a Computer Science graduate student for CIA, you will work alongside full-time officers in an R&D or quick-turnaround environment on any number of different programs to develop tools and techniques that utilize emerging software/hardware development.

You will have the opportunity to use and enhance your knowledge of operating systems, communications technologies, mobile platforms, and computer networks.

Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement.

Who You’ll Work With

At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.

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What You’ll Get

The CIA offers various benefits to students, including:

• Paid time off
• Federal health and life insurance
• Retirement
• Education and training
• Health services
• Child care center
• Credit union

As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Full-time student pursuing a graduate degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science/Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Networking
  • Programming
  • Project/Program Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • RF/Wireless Communications
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
• Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this internship
• Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with multiple competing priorities
• Organizational and planning skills
• Written ad verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to script/code