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Graduate Studies Program-Cyber Operations and Mission Enablement

Cyber Operations and Mission Enablement Graduate Interns support intelligence missions through the design, development, and deployment of global information systems, software, and hardware.
  • Internship
  • Starting salary: $61,955 - $80,111*
  • *Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Full-time student enrolled in a graduate program of study
Express Interest

Agency-wide Requirements

All applicants must be:

  • U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Willing to move to the Washington, DC area
  • Able to complete security and medical evaluations
  • Registered for the Selective Service

About the Job

As a Cyber Operations and Mission Enablement Graduate Intern for CIA, you will initiate, conduct, and support new and continuing intelligence missions through the design, development, deployment, operation, and maintenance of global information systems, software, hardware, and applications.

The possible jobs that fall under this community that you would be considered for are:

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.

Learn more about working at CIA

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Full-time student pursuing a graduate degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
    • Computer Science/Engineering
    • Cybersecurity
    • Information Sciences/Technology
    • Electrical Engineering
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
  • Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement
  • Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this internship
  • Computer proficiency
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation