CIA

About the JobAs a Computer Science undergraduate co-op student for CIA, you will work on teams alongside our full-time officers in an R&D or quick-turnaround environment on any number of different programs to develop tools and techniques that utilize emerging software/hardware development.You will have the opportunity to use and enhance your knowledge of operating systems, communications technologies, mobile platforms, and computer networks.Depending on your school’s co-op program requirements, students are required to work one to three Spring, Summer, or Fall semester tours prior to graduation with the option to complete additional tours depending on availability.Who You’ll Work WithAt 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.Read more about diversity and inclusionWhat You’ll GetThe CIA offers various benefits to students, including: Paid time offFederal health and life insuranceRetirementEducation and trainingHealth servicesChild care centerCredit union As 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.Learn more about working at CIAMinimum Qualifications Full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM/STEAM at an accredited academic institution with at least one semester/quarter completed at the time of application Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceData Science/AnalyticsMachine LearningMathematics At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scaleAvailability to work at least one 90-day tour prior to graduation with the possibility to do additional tours depending on availabilityAttending 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 prioritiesOrganizational and planning skillsWritten and verbal communication skillsInterpersonal skillsAbility to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation What You’ll Need to Apply ResumeUnofficial transcripts for all degrees in the past five yearsCover letter in which you specify your qualifications for one or more positions. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants.