Career Advising

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence developed the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program at select universities to help meet the IC's critical need for diverse personnel who possess the technological, analytic and critical language capabilities needed for the 21st Century world. 

Virginia Tech is helping develop the pipeline of qualified candidates through a targeted development of pre-collegiate outreach, national security symposiums, basic research in IC-relevant topics, curriculum development, student funding to study abroad, and internship/co-op facilitation with IC agencies, national labs, and related industries.

Benefits of being involved include:

• Scholarship opportunities for research, language immersion programs, travel abroad programs, and more
• Opportunity to visit IC agency headquarters such as the CIA, NSA, NGA, and others
• Having access to our campus visitors from national agencies, labs and private companies involved in National Security work, National Security symposium speakers, and research sessions
• One-on-one face time with representatives of the IC to gain a better understanding of the reality of work within the IC
• Gaining exposure to the work of National Security and understanding the structure and function of the 17 Intelligence Community Agencies
• Improving critical thinking skills, communication capabilities and other core skills desired by the IC and by any employer
• Improving the understanding of global affairs and obtaining better awareness of different cultures and societies
• Assistance in resume development for pursuing Intelligence Agency co-ops, internships and full-time employment
• Assistance in finding and obtaining co-op/internship positions and full-time employment through the program's direct connections to the IC and related companies

APPLY HERE. THE IC CAE PROGRAM ACCEPTS APPLICANTS ON A ROLLING BASIS.

Click here to learn more about the Rotational Finance Internship and Fellowship Program in Virginia Tech's Division of Finance

Both programs provide participants a cross-departmental, hands-on learning and development experience that is tailored to each individual’s interests.

Seeking applicants in: Software Development, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration, Applied Mathematics

Project areas:

• Decision Aid Software for Sonar Capability Analysis
• Underwater Acoustic Modelling and Simulation
• Navy Sonar and Tactical Training Systems
• Realistic Surface-View Simulation

Please apply if you have experience in any of the following:

• 3D Graphics and Engines, Unreal Engine
• Graphical Interfaces, Swing, Motif
• Sonar Acoustics, Massively Parallel Computing, Spark, Containers
• DevSecOps, Linux, Kubernetes, Cesium
• Big Data and Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, AI
• Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Scala, HTML, REST, CSS, Node.js, Angular

Benefits:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Overtime, comp-time, and bonuses
• Flexible hours and telework
• Pension and 401(k) with employer matching
• Excellent medical and dental insurance options
• Optional Travel (San Diego, Hawaii, Guam and more)

If interested, please reach out to: carderockpdfrecruitment@us.navy.mil

Join the You Belong at Stanford Virtual Seminar, which takes place on October 2nd or 9th at 3:00pm PST. This series offers prospective students a chance to explore our outstanding graduate programs and connect with Stanford PhD students and Biosciences Admissions and Recruitment staff. You can sign up for the virtual program here. 

The event will begin with a short Admissions presentation from the OGE team, followed by break-out sessions led by Biosciences graduate students. These sessions will delve into various aspects of the application process and include a Q&A segment. They encourage perspective students to come prepared with questions, as this is your chance to connect with them and learn more about Stanford University and the Biosciences Program.

If you encounter any issues or have questions before the event, please feel free to reach out to them at recruit_biosci@stanford.edu.

The NRO Summer 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. With a successful evaluation at the end of the summer, there may be an opportunity to return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and the student's availability.   

Eligibility: 

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• Be able to obtain and hold a TS/SCI security clearance, including polygraph
• Have favorable results on a pre-employment drug test
• Register for the Selective Service System if male, over 18 years of age and born after Dec 31, 1959 

APPLY HERE BY OCTOBER 15

Applications are open for the Summer 2025 National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP)!The NNSA-MSIIP offers full-time summer internships, with opportunities to continue during the academic year.

Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited Minority Serving Institutions receive:

• Stipends starting at $750/week
• Allowances to offset the cost of: commuting ($50/week), housing (varies based on location), travel to and from the hosting site ($1,000), virtual participation ($150/week)
• Opportunities to: be part of world-class research and operations opportunities within the NNSA enterprise, enhance the students’ preparedness for scientific, technological, policy, and operations-related careers, gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent, and skills, and establish connections with DOE scientists and subject matter experts that promote long-term relationships between participants, researchers, and other professionals at NNSA.

Eligibility to be considered for an internship:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Have and maintain a minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited Minority Serving Institution during the Fall of 2024.
• Opportunities are available not only in STEM but also in communication, management, business, policy, law, and other disciplines that support the NNSA Mission.

Apply Here by October 27th

Work with the Advanced Computing Systems team at the NSA's Laboratory for Physical Sciences in this engaging 10-week internship opportunity at Catonsville, Maryland! 

Apply your skills in programming and math to work on engaging projects like training machine learning modes, researching computer architecture, or adapting algorithms to supercomputers!

Eligibility:

• US Citizen
• Undergraduate with 3.0+ GPA
• Graduating Spring 2026 or later

Required Documents:

• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Resume
• Transcript (unofficial is fine!)
• 1 page Cover Letter

Learn more about their application timeline and how you can be a competitive applicant on their website.

Apply Here by November 30!

Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do while enhancing your research skills and career goals?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students.

Benefits:

• Weekly Stipend - $750 Undergrad | $950 Graduate
• Housing Allowance - $400/week or Virtual
• Allowance - $50/week
• Inbound/Outbound Travel funds of up to $1,000

Qualifications: 

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be 18 Years of Age
• Must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or Higher
• Be majoring in a STEM field which includes social sciences 

Click Here to Apply by December 15!

Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering Undergraduate Internship

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has multiple openings for summer 2025 for continuing undergraduate scholars to engage in practical research, design, and analysis experience to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields. This support may include (but is not limited to) optics processing, design engineering, data mining and analysis, motion control systems, optomechanical systems, electromechanical systems and mechatronics, or various diagnostic systems (including x-ray, optical, and neutron).

Must be a continuing college or university scholar in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, optics, computer science, or a related field. Learn more here. 

Computing Undergraduate Student Intern

Our openings are for undergraduate level students who will be given the opportunity to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. The selected interns will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields. Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or other related fields. Learn more here. 

Additional Internships

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has a number of internship programs, ranging from earth science to computational science to material chemistry. Check out their full list of undergraduate (and graduate) internships here.

Examples of internships:

• Atmospheric, Earth, and Energy Science Internship (undergrad and grad)
  
• Cybersecurity Summer Institute (undergrad)
  
• Data Science Summer Institute (undergrad and grad)
  
• National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Student Internship Program (undergrad and grad)
  
• Materials and Chemistry Institute (MaCI) Summer Program (undergrad)

The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is now accepting applications for the 2025 RISC Initiative internship program! This program will run from June 2nd to August 8th.

What to Expect:

• Work in a team of fellow interns (RISCers) to tackle real security and intelligence problems 
• Mentorship from University of Maryland faculty and government practitioners
• Virtual work with opportunities for in-person collaboration
• In-person project out-brief presentations during the final week

Benefits:

• Possible sponsorship for a security clearance
• Consideration for future employment with the US government

Learn more about this program through a series of RISC information sessions for interested students, including hearing from past RISCers! The first session will be held virtually on October 29 at 2:00-3:00 PM EST; additional details will be posted here!

Click Here to Apply by February 2025!

What is CUBE? The Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience (CUBE) is an 8-week training program designed to give motivated rising seniors in mathematics, data science, and/or statistics the opportunity to engage in a full-time (~40 hours/week) collaborative data science project, along with related professional development seminars, social events, and a final symposium where students will present their research.  The data analysis projects are based on real world, health-related questions posed by subject matter investigators and collaborators.

Where is the program located? The Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science (CBHDS) at Virginia Tech (VT), is academically housed in the Department of Statistics on the Blacksburg campus, with offices physically located in Roanoke. We are partnering with our colleagues in Biostatistics at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, VA to offer the program, which runs from June 9th, 2025 to August 1st, 2025.

Is there a stipend? Yes, selected candidates will receive a $4,800 stipend (cost of food/meals included in the stipend), along with housing, and social outings (pandemic permitting).

Program Dates: June 9th, 2025 to August 1st, 2025.

How can you apply? Specific details on the program can be found on our website, along with instructions for applying (online application form). 

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

CUBE Flyer 10-30-24.pdf

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is accepting applications for paid internship and fellowship opportunities at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Apply now!

Are you looking for a paid internship? Do you crave the opportunity for career-related experience on campus? Do you want to develop professional skills? If so, you need Campus internEXP (on-campus intern experience)! Campus internEXP offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in paid on-campus internships with a variety of departments and units across campus.

Southern Teachers has 750 member schools that list math teaching jobs with us each year.

We provide individualized service to each candidate, helping them find jobs that suit their interests, talents, and geographic preferences. Each candidate has a dedicated placement counselor to help them with their search.

This is a free service for candidates! Our member schools value Southern Teachers' recruitment assistance and pay all the costs for our service.

Now is the time to apply! If you are graduating in May, it's not too early to start your job search. If you are graduating this December, we may have mid-year jobs for you.

Questions? Schedule a time to chat with us.

As part of the US Intelligence Community, the National Security Agency (NSA) focuses on signals intelligence, which involves the interception of communication signals between people, machines, or both. NSA is the undisputed leader in this field. Their signals intelligence activities are never directed at American citizens. Cybersecurity is their other specialty, which is all about protecting American systems from prying eyes.

What is their mission? The most simple, concise answer is that they are here to SAVE LIVES. They never want another 9/11. That’s their biggest, most important, most vital mission.

Full-time/part time opportunities:

• Opportunities available in Maryland, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, and more
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Annual/Sick Leave
• Federal Benefits (Health, Life, Retirement)

Cooperative Education Program (September 1st to October 31st 2024)

• The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program offers high-caliber college students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in computer science, as well as computer and electrical engineering, Data Science, Math, and cybersecurity or language focused majors including Chinese, and Russian.
• Students work on a rotational schedule (one semester at school, one semester at NSA) until graduation.
• During your work tour, students will work a regular 40-hour week. Each work tour is designed to reveal the specific areas students may want to focus on as a career.
• The program requires students to work a minimum of 52 weeks (one year) prior to graduation.
• Application period is open from February 1st to March 31st and from September 1st to October 31st. 

NSA Virtual Recruitment Events

The National Security Agency is hosting multiple virtual events, where they will share information regarding the Security Clearance process, Student Programs, among other topics. You can find more information and  register for the virtual sessions  here!

Learn More and Apply for Positions Here!