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Cryptologic Access Summer Intern Program (CAP)

If you are interested in learning about how NSA participates in the Global War on Terrorism through a wide variety of collection capabilities, then you are beginning to touch the world of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).

The CAP brings college students into the SIGINT world for internships during the summers after their freshman, sophomore, and junior years. This program permits such students to actively participate in on-going SIGINT collection operations to satisfy national intelligence needs. As a CAP Intern, you will work directly under the guidance of veteran SIGINT collection professionals managing specific collection operations; participate in at least one Temporary Duty (TDY) trip to a remote SIGINT collection site; and work with a senior Mentor to develop career aspirations in a Cryptologic Access arena.

(CAP Interns will be hired on a Temporary Appointment for a term no more than 12 weeks following the beginning of the Internship. A second application is required to participate in the program for two consecutive summers during the intern's undergraduate career.)

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted September 7th - October 31st each year.

Salary
Interns are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is preferred
  • Must be a college freshman, sophomore, or junior
  • Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
  • Must have reliable transportation for getting to and from work
  • Prior military experience beneficial, but not required
  • Students majoring in technical fields such as Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or Telecommunications are preferred; however, applicants from any academic background who have the ability to think critically and communicate well orally and in writing will be considered

Benefits

  • Receive annual and sick leave, as well as paid federal holidays
  • Students who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Fort 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
  • Housing accommodations can be arranged upon request

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 online during open season, click any "Apply Online" link. Under "Basic Job Search", type in keywords "Cryptologic Access Summer Intern Program" and click on "search." Select Cryptologic Access Summer Intern Program and click "Apply Now." Follow directions as prompted.

To be considered for the Cryptologic Access Summer Intern Program, you must submit a complete application packet that includes:

  • A resume
  • Official transcripts

IMPORTANT: When applying online, you may only submit your resume. Please mail official transcripts to the following address and indicate the program you are applying for.

National Security Agency
Office of Recruitment and Hiring
P.O. Box 1661
Attn: MB3 Summer, Suite 6779
Fort Meade, MD 20755-6779

For additional information, please e-mail ljmcwee@nsa.gov or call (410) 854-4726.

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Date Posted: Jan 15, 2009 | Last Modified: Aug 12, 2010 | Last Reviewed: Aug 12, 2010

  
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