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: ONCDResumeDrop@NCD.eop.gov.
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: ONCDResumeDrop@NCD.eop.gov.
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).
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.
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:
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.
If interested in applying, please send a resume, an unofficial school transcript (if available), and the contact information for references, via email, to: ONCDResumeDrop@NCD.eop.gov.
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:
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.
If interested in applying, please send a resume, an unofficial school transcript (if available), and the contact information for references, via email, to: ONCDResumeDrop@NCD.eop.gov.
