Our year-round internship programs allow undergraduate students to work in several areas before they graduate. These paid opportunities span a range of studies, including, but not limited to:

• Finance
• Economics
• Foreign language
• Engineering
• Information technology

Schools with co-operative programs typically have specific requirements to receive co-op credit. So, we designed our co-op program at the CIA to help students meet those requirements. As part of our program, students work on an alternating semester basis for at least three semesters before they graduate. This can include a summer work session as well. Since our Agency does not work with an established list of co-op programs, students will need to work with their schools to receive academic credit.

Deadlines

Students have to go through our medical and security process. Interested in our internship or co-op programs? For most of these opportunities, please apply at least 12 months before your desired start date. If you are applying for theDirectorate of Operations Internshipor our scholarship programs, you will need to submit your application during the timetable listed on the programs page.

As a Finance Resource Officer Undergraduate Intern for CIA, you will work with an accomplished and diverse team, providing a full range of financial support for mission requirements. Finance Resource Officers serve as one of the most trusted and financially accountable officers within the Agency and are responsible for the analysis and processing of financial transactions to ensure the financial integrity of the Agencys funds. With training and mentorship, you will learn to use a variety of systems and process a wide range of financial transactions. You will use your analytic skills to review reports, monitor general ledger accounts, develop financial calculations based on Agency and Federal regulations and unique operational activities, and conduct a myriad of other job functions such as bill payments, contract payments, and the monitoring of cash flow. You will be directly linked to customers, helping them solve routine and complex financial processes.

Working side-by-side with other Finance Resource Officers, you will be challenged to use your talents in the financial arena and deliver innovative and agile solutions in support of CIAs global mission.

Who Youll Work With

At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nations 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.

What Youll Get

The CIA offers variousbenefitsto students, including:

• Paid time off
• Federal health and life insurance
• Retirement
• Education and training
• Health services
• Child care center
• Credit union

As a CIA employee, youll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by onemission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.

Minimum Qualifications

Full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in one of the following fields or related studies:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Finance
• Working towards completing a minimum of two accounting courses with a B or better
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
• Availability to work at least one 90-day tour prior to graduation
• Attending school on a full-time basis before/following this internship
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to financial detail
• Ability to meet theminimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

What Youll Need to Apply

• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees
• Cover 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.