Cooperative Education Intern, Language

Role Summary • The NSA's paid cooperative education program in Maryland for language students. The NSA is the US agency for signals intelligence and cybersecurity; co-op students alternate semesters of study with paid work at the agency, using their foreign language skills on intelligence and cybersecurity missions. Responsibilities • Collect, analyze, and produce foreign signals intelligence from targeted language material. • Support cybersecurity guidance and foreign language intelligence tasks. Required Knowledge & Experience • Major: Pursuing a degree in Chinese or Farsi. • Class Standing: Second-semester freshman or sophomore. • GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred. Work & Eligibility • Clearance: U.S. citizenship required; must qualify for TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. • Processing: Must be available for interviews and screening from November 2026 to March 2027. Application Process • Apply through the USAJOBS link with transcript and required materials.