Internship with the Department of Defense

The DoD College Acquisition Internship Program is a paid (up to $23/hour), 10-week summer internship that provides students with real-world exposure to Department of Defense acquisition workforce career opportunities as well as a security clearance. The program targets full-time second- and third-year students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. Interns receive hands-on, practical experience in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program analysis, and computer applications. Student interns gain experience in career fields available within the acquisition workforce such as: Engineering, Contracting, Logistics, Business - Financial Management, Business - Cost Estimating, Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Industrial Contract Property Management, Purchasing, Science and Technology, Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Facilities Engineering, and Program Management. Specific internship details and experiences vary based on degree field.

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There are numerous exciting internship locations such as DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and more within the program. However, these locations are being filled on a first come, first serve basis - so don't wait!