2025 Fall Internship

Summary

The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) seeks exceptionally qualified candidates for volunteer internship opportunities!

2025 Fall Internship Program

• Start Date: August 25, 2025
• End Date: December 5, 2025
  
  

To apply please send a resume, unofficial school transcript (if available), and the contact information for references, via email, to: [email protected].

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

05/16/2025 to 06/16/2025

• Salary
  
  

$0 - $0 without compensation

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

GS 00

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Location

5 vacancies in the following location

• Washington, DC
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Internships

• Work schedule
  
  

Multiple Schedules

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 0099 General Student Trainee
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Secret

• Drug test
  
  

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Trust determination process
• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

No

• Announcement number
  
  

EOP-NCD-12737312-25-SAP-IN

• Control number
  
  

837186900

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This job is open to

• Students
  
  

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Clarification from the agency

Current students in accredited educational institutions who are U.S. Citizens or Nationals.

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Duties

ONCD intern responsibilities include

• conducting research and analysis;
• assisting with the drafting of various internal memorandum to assist ONCD directorates;
• assisting with presentations and supporting materials;
• and otherwise supporting ONCD's efforts to disrupt cyber-enabled threats to national security.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school at the time of application and throughout their internship.
• This is an internship opportunity without compensation.
• Must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
  
  

Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met

• Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study (go to http://www.ed.gov/accreditation to verify accreditation status) pursuant to 5 CFR 362. You must be considered in good academic standings by the school. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.
• Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.) Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Qualification requirements: Applicants must possess strong analytic, research, and writing skills. Prior interest or experience in cybersecurity, national security, or emerging technology is highly desired.
  
  

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet this criteria see http://www.ed.gov.

Courses relating to cybersecurity, national security, critical infrastructure, software programming, and/or emerging technologies (i.e., artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency) are also helpful.

Additional information

Student volunteers are uncompensated, however, if your school offers academic credit or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible.

Interns cannot participate in another internship while interning with ONCD.

Academic year internship positions are either part time (16 hours/week minimum) or full time (32 hours/week minimum).

ONCD does not offer remote internships.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.

• Benefits
  
  

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• Required Documents
  
  

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

• Resume which MUST include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
• Education - You must provide an unofficial copy of your college transcript or an appropriate list of completed courses with the credit hours received. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application but MUST provide the original if selected.
• References - Include name, title, relationship, phone and email for at least three (3) professional references
  
  

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply
  
  

If interested in applying, please send a resume, an unofficial school transcript (if available), and the contact information for references, via email, to: [email protected].

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email [email protected]

Address Office of the National Cyber Director

725 17th Street NW

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

After the closing date, your application will be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates may be contacted directly for an interview.

• Fair and Transparent
  
  

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Required Documents

• Resume which MUST include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
• Education - You must provide an unofficial copy of your college transcript or an appropriate list of completed courses with the credit hours received. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application but MUST provide the original if selected.
• References - Include name, title, relationship, phone and email for at least three (3) professional references
  
  

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

How to Apply

If interested in applying, please send a resume, an unofficial school transcript (if available), and the contact information for references, via email, to: [email protected].

Read more

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email [email protected]

Address Office of the National Cyber Director

725 17th Street NW

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

After the closing date, your application will be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates may be contacted directly for an interview.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

05/16/2025 to 06/16/2025

• Salary
  
  

$0 - $0 without compensation

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

GS 00

• Location
  
  

5 vacancies in the following location

• Washington, DC
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Internships

• Work schedule
  
  

Multiple Schedules

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 0099 General Student Trainee
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Secret

• Drug test
  
  

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Trust determination process
• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

No

• Announcement number
  
  

EOP-NCD-12737312-25-SAP-IN

• Control number
  
  

837186900

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/837186900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.