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CIA Directorate of Operations Undergraduate Intern

As a Directorate of Operations Undergraduate Intern for CIA, you will support the CIA mission of collecting human intelligence on critical international developments.

All applicants must be:

  • U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Willing to move to the Washington, DC area
  • Able to complete security and medical evaluations
  • Registered for Selective Service

You will have the opportunity to work in two positions that provide the vital investigative research and strategic oversight to operations that are run around the world.  Your critical-thinking, advanced analytic, and creative problem-solving skills will all figure prominently as you provide the seamless integration between CIA offices overseas and in the Washington Metropolitan Area necessary to drive clandestine operations to success. DOSIs will have the opportunity to work on real challenges and current cases; your work will make a difference to national security!

The CIA is a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions.