What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2023 NRO Cadre Student Internship Program position at National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)?
WE ARE THE NRO
For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at nro.gov.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
- You must be a U.S. Citizen Be a U.S. citizen (interns may NOT hold dual citizenship)
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
Federal Employee Vaccination Requirement
In accordance with Executive Order 14043, the NRO has established procedures to verify NRO employees’ COVID-19 vaccination status by November 22, 2021. To meet this deadline, all current Federal employees must receive their Johnson & Johnson vaccine or their second Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination dose by November 8, 2021. In limited circumstances, a reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons may be granted as legally required.
Individuals who start their government service after November 22, 2021, need to be fully vaccinated prior to their scheduled start date, except in limited circumstances where a reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons is legally required. Employees will be considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. For Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or AstraZeneca/Oxford, that is two weeks after an employee has received the second dose in a two-dose series. For Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen, that is two weeks after an employee has received a single-dose.
New employees will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, and must certify under penalty of perjury that the documentation you submit is true and correct on their start date in order to access NRO facilities. For urgent, mission critical hiring needs, unvaccinated new hires need to be vaccinated within 60 days of their start date and follow safety protocols for not fully vaccinated individuals until they are fully vaccinated.
For more information, you may visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
NRO Summer Intern Program
Are you a ready to learn what it takes to be a member of our vibrant and diverse team experts? Apply to participate in our summer 2023 NRO Cadre Undergraduate and Graduate Student Internship Program today! We’re actively seeking motivated, highly qualified candidates in a wide variety of career categories including: STEM/Technical, Contracts, Financial Management, Mission Support, and Security. To learn more about the Career Fields, please click here.
The NRO Cadre Undergraduate and Graduate Student Internship Program provides students pursuing advanced education with paid opportunities to work at the NRO and explore career paths related to their academic field of study or career interests. Interns will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support NRO projects and initiatives.
Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment for the period of 10-weeks between June and August. There may be opportunities to work over winter break and/or return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and the student's availability.
NRO is accepting application through 11:59 PM EST on July 24, 2022.
What You Will Be Doing
Intern Projects: Each intern will be given a project to complete that aligns with her/his experience and education. Specific duties will expose individuals to independent and team oriented work opportunities. Each intern performs under direct supervision and will be provided feedback on a regular and timely basis.
Professional Development and Training: Throughout the summer, NRO interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of professional development and training experiences. Some of these events include speaker series with NRO seniors; resume writing workshops, security lunch and learns, and NRO mission overviews.
External Events and Experiences: As time and availability permit, interns will be able to take advantage of selected events outside of the NRO. These include tours of mission partner agencies such as National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and National Security Agency (NSA) and potentially NRO launches.
Who May Apply
To be eligible for the program, students must:
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university
- Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours
- Provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and official transcript upon acceptance into the program from the academic institution reflecting a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0
- Be available for an interview and other applicable processing
- Be available, and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia or Fort Belvoir, Virginia (on rare occasions) for the 10-week summer program from June – August.
What You Need to Apply
Required - Resume
Applicants are required to provide a resume reflecting applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position
Optional – Cover Letter
Applicants are highly encouraged to provide a cover letter. Cover letters cannot exceed 5,000 characters and should include the following:
- Reasons you want to work at the NRO
- The experience you would like to obtain while interning at the NRO
- The unique characteristics and/or experiences that make you a good fit for the NRO
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Salary
2022 Salary Range for Washington DC Area:
Working towards:
- Bachelor’s Degree: GG-06, Step 5 - $51,651 per year or $24.75 per hour
- Master’s Degree: GG-07, Step 5 - $57,393 per year or $27.50 per hour
- Doctorate: GG-09, Step 5 - $70,207 per year or $33.64 per hour
These positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans’ Preference
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send your request to Hiring@nro.mil.
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