Air Force Intelligence Premier College Intern Program-Wright Patterson AFB

Air Force Civilian Intelligence is seeking curious and critical thinkers for a full-time summer internship with the Premier College Intern Program (PCIP).

If you are an enrolled full-time Junior undergraduate or first year graduate student, have a minimum 2.95 GPA, and are interested in an Intelligence Analyst internship, please see the advertisement below!

Handshake Application deadline: 7 October 2024

OnDemand Interview deadline: 10 October 2024

Applicants selected for the Intelligence Premier College Intern Program will begin their internship in the Summer of 2025.

The Premier College Intern Program is a 12-week paid summer internship that will give you an opportunity to work with Intelligence professionals and support real world projects. You will learn the basics of intelligence functions, have a custom training plan with a special project, attend a 3-day Intern Symposium, and receive senior leader mentoring.

Use your research and analytic skills to gather, evaluate, and use sources of information to inform decision makers. Our fast-paced internship will focus on building and improving your analysis, collection, targeting, and integration competencies.

About NASIC

The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) is the U.S. Air Force’s service intelligence center, the nation’s air and space intelligence center, and an operational wing in the Air Force ISR enterprise.

NASIC is headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.  

Mission

NASIC’s mission is to discover and characterize air, space, missile, and cyber threats to enable full-spectrum multi-domain operations, drive weapon system acquisition, and inform national defense policy.  The center’s intelligence is foundational and forms a knowledge base upon which NASIC’s customers develop strategies, programs, and plans.

Benefits

• Federal Employee Health Benefits
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent)
• Federal Employee Group Life Insurance
• Annual and Sick Leave

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Following college graduation and completion of PCIP, you may qualify for a full-time paid position in the Intelligence PALACE Acquire (PAQ) Program.

PAQ Program Highlights

• 3-Year formal development program
• 6-month Intelligence Officer School at Goodfellow AFB
• Training, analytical, and leadership opportunities
• Performance based annual promotions and salary increases
• May be eligible for Student Loan repayment
• May be eligible for up to 100% Tuition Assistance
• Permanent position upon successful completion of program

These positions are being filled under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). For more information on DCIPS visit: https://dcips.defense.gov/  

Requirements:

All accredited degrees are reviewed; however, degrees in the fields of International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, Engineering, Geography, Geospatial, Foreign Language, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social or Cultural Anthropology, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or in the Humanities, are preferred.

The Intelligence Premier College Intern Program is looking for candidates who can conduct research, are critical thinkers, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

 Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• A full-time student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• At least a 2.95 GPA
• At least 16 years of age
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties
• The employee must also sign a Statement of Understanding prior to occupying a DCIPS position
• A Top-Secret Clearance is a requirement of this position and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Selectee must complete a Special Background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication by a determining authority. Failure to obtain and maintain this required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal from the agency.
• Subject to pre-employment requirements and drug testing
• If selected for a position, an official birth certificate, passport or Certificate of Naturalization will be required to verify citizenship prior to employment

Qualifications

You are a full-time enrolled junior pursing a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.95 GPA. Preferred fields of study are: Political Science, Economics, History, International Relations, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Geography, Geospatial, Foreign Language, Psychology or Criminal Justice, however all degrees will be considered.

How To Apply: To be considered for a Premier College Internship

1.    Hit the Apply button above

2.    Upload e-copies of your RESUME and "UNOFFICIAL" COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS in an "Adobe Acrobat .pdf " format

3.    Submit an On Demand Interview on HireVue – https://airforceintelligence.hirevue.com/signup/P2sdtVfqfSNG4M3T4JGpNj/  

ALL applicants must submit an On Demand interview to be considered for this position.

 IMPORTANT: Packages that do not include your combined resume, required copy of unofficial transcripts reflecting at least a 2.95 GPA and On Demand interview will not be forwarded to reviewing officials.