Job Summary

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (l&A). The Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) leads DHS in the business of intelligence. We offer undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to hone their skills to prepare for careers as intelligence professionals. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Job Description

GS-3 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting the following: Completion of one (1) full academic year of post-high school study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating. GS-4 level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting the following: Completion of one (1) full academic year of undergraduate study (30 semester credits) leading towards a bachelors degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating. GS-5 level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one of the following: Completion of two (2) full academic years of undergraduate study (60 semester credits) leading towards a Bachelors degree. An Associates degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating. GS-7 level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting the following: Completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent undergraduate degree NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating. GS-9 level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting the following: Completion of a Masters degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating. Internship Program: To be eligible, applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled. NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON A HALF-TIME to FULL-TIME BASIS OR ACCEPTANCE OF ENROLLMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION - FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN LOST OF CONSIDERATION. G.P.A. requirement: You must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher throughout the internship program. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.