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Summer 2021 Student Internship Program

ABOUT NGA
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a unique combination of intelligence agency and combat support agency. NGA delivers world-class geospatial-intelligence that provides a decisive advantage to policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first responders.

NGA is headquartered in Springfield, VA and has two major locations in St. Louis and Arnold, MO. Hundreds of NGA employees serve on support teams at U.S. military, diplomatic and allied locations around the world. **Although most students will be placed at one of these locations, placements may also be made at other NGA sites, based on mission needs**


POSITION DESCRIPTION
NGA Student Interns perform a variety of entry-level functions and tasks in support of the organization to which they are assigned. They are given a work project that involves problem identification, analysis, and resolution. Specific duties may include the preparation and presentation of briefings directly related to work assigned. They must be in attendance at and enrolled in a graduate, baccalaureate, or associate degree program. They are placed on a one-year temporary appointment, which can be extended in one-year increments until the student graduates. Their appointment terminates upon graduation or when the student no longer attends school, even if the expiration date on the current appointment has not been reached. Upon graduation, successful interns may be offered the opportunity to non-competitively convert to a full-time employee.

MISSION AREAS/WORK ROLES
* Imagery analysis, imagery science, analytic methodology and geospatial analysis
* Collection tradecraft
* Content management and media production
* Aeronautics, bathymetry, cartography, geography, data management, data science, data stewardship, human geography, linguistics, photogrammetry, maritime studies, land or marine surveying, orbital and earth science
* Cybersecurity, IT Architecture & Engineering, IT Operations, Software Development, Cost Estimation, and Program Management
* Research and Development (R&D) Scientist and Science and Technology Programmatics Officer; areas of focus include computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence, geophysics, mathematical modeling and environmental science
* Contract specialist and purchasing agent
* Auditing, inspections, investigations, policy and strategy, communications
* Financial management/analysis, budget analysis, and accounting
* Human resources, training and education, diversity and equal employment
* Program and business administration officer, program analyst, editor, communications officer, GEOINT capabilities integration officer, international officer and NSG partner engagement
* Program and office administration
* Emergency Management, Facilities Architecture & Engineering, Law Enforcement, Management Services, Medical and Clinical, Occupational Health & Environment Protection, Security, and Threat Assessment

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
* U.S. Citizen
* At least 18 years of age by 1 October, 2020
* Ability to obtain a Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Comparted Information)
* Passing a Counter Intelligence Polygraph
* Position is subject to Drug Testing
* Currently enrolled full time OR part time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university degree program (associates, bachelors, graduate, or post-graduate) with a graduation date of August 2021 or later

Furthermore, NGA seeks student interns who demonstrate key cross-cutting NGA competencies and who will embody NGA core values. These competencies and values are as follows:

NGA Cross-Cutting Competencies
* Accountability for Results: Takes responsibility for work, sets and meets priorities, and organizes and utilizes time and resources efficiently and effectively.
* Communication: Comprehends and conveys information with and from others in writing, reading, listening, and verbal and non-verbal actions. Uses a variety of media in communicating and making presentations appropriate to the audience.
* Critical Thinking: Uses logic, analysis, synthesis, creativity, judgment, and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and use multiple sources of information to inform decisions and outcomes.
* Engagement & Collaboration: Recognizes, values, builds and leverages collaborative and constructive teams to include networks of diverse coworkers, peers, customers, and stakeholders to share knowledge and achieve results.
* Personal Leadership & Integrity: Demonstrates personal initiative and innovation as well as honesty, integrity, openness, and respect in dealing with coworkers, peers, customers, stakeholders, and teams. Demonstrates selfless service, a commitment to excellence, and the courage and conviction to express their professional views.

NGA Core Values:
* Excellence - Be first rate in all that you do
* Accountability - Answer for your conduct, even when no one else is looking
* Respect - Leverage diversity and creativity to perform as one NGA team
* Teamwork - Work together to achieve common goals
* Honesty - Be truthful at all times