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Central Intelligence Agency

STEM/Arts Graduate Studies Program

Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Graduate or PhD students focus on a variety of technical capabilities, ranging from R&D, analysis of technology trends, and/or involvement in engineering programs activities.Minimum Requirements

InternshipFull-time student pursuing a graduate or PhD degree in STEM or Liberal ArtsU.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)At least 18 years of ageWilling to move to the Washington, DC areaAble to complete security and medical evaluationsAs a STEM/Arts graduate student for CIA, you will work alongside full-time officers in an R&D or quick-turnaround environment on any number of different programs to further mission through software/hardware development, custom engineering, analysis of technologies and/or the integration of art-focused skills in a technical field.You will have the opportunity to use and enhance your knowledge of operating systems, communications technologies, mobile platforms, and computer networks.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.The CIA offers various benefits to students, including:Paid time offFederal health and life insuranceRetirementEducation and trainingHealth servicesChild care centerAs 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.Qualifications

Full-time student pursuing a graduate degree or PhD in a STEM field at an accredited academic institution with at least one semester/quarter completed at the time of MyLINK submission. Majors could include, but are not limited to:Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceData Science/AnalyticsMachine LearningMathematicsBiologyChemistryDigital CommunicationsEngineering (AII)Fiber/Textile ScienceGeographic Information SystemsInformation Systems/NetworkingMaterial SciencePhysicsStatisticsTelecommunicationsGraphic Design/IllustrationCostume Design/FabricationApparel Design/FabricationMultimedia DesignIndustrial DesignAt least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scaleAttending school on a full-time basis before/following this student tourCreative problem solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to function effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with multiple competing priorities

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