National Security Agency

The National Security Agency (NSA) is a civilian intelligence agency within the U.S. Department of Defense. It oversees signals intelligence and cybersecurity.

Hiring Timeline

  • NSA runs more than 30 summer internship programs across STEM, intelligence analysis, language, and business fields.

  • Application windows generally open in the fall (commonly around September) for the following summer, with operational and technical interviews and processing occurring between roughly November and April.

Upcoming Events

Check back soon for Fall Quarter networking events!

Engagement Programs

  • NSA Summer Internship Programs (STEM and Intelligence Analysis tracks) open to undergraduates through PhD candidates depending on the specific program

  • Stokes Educational Scholarship Program — funds tuition for STEM majors in exchange for summer work commitments and post-graduation employment

  • NSA Co-op Program — alternates semesters of work and study over multiple years

  • Future Computing Summer Internship (FCSI) — high-performance computing research internship for upper-level math, computer science, and engineering students

Networking Contacts

Check back soon for a list of networking contacts!