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 Human Resources Intern with CIA, you will operate in multi-functional areas, including payroll, benefits, recruitment, leadership and development, and business partnerships. You will support and work alongside HR Officers and business partners to provide an array of information, guidance, and assistance to internal employees and managers. Work can range from policy development, curriculum development, program management, and/or customer service.
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
- Full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Human Resources Management
- Human Capital Management
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Psychology
- Organizational Development
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong initiative and goal oriented to meet task deadlines
- Two 90-day tours are preferred; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
- Prior work experience in Human Resources
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Analytic skills with the capability to research data and discuss workable solutions