Who May Be Considered: Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program eligible View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

The Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship (ICDF) Program is a Congressionally-mandated program designed to help DHS recruit, retain, and reward the best and brightest. The program provides qualified students opportunities to work alongside highly skilled intelligence and cybersecurity professionals at DHS, gain hands-on technical experience, interact with experts and peers at professional development events, and expand their professional network. This program is funded by the DHS Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Eligibility: In order to be eligible as an intern under the Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program (ICDF), you must be considered a socially disadvantaged student, currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI). A qualifying educational institution is defined as a college and/or university and educational institutions or curricula accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must also: Remain in good academic standing as defined by the school, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale during each academic term; Have declared a major in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, or Intelligence-related field; Maintain enrollment on a full-time basis and remain in good academic standing throughout the duration of the fellowship program, if selected; Meet the DHS developed qualifications standards prior to appointment and any physical, suitability, security requirements and if applicable medical clearance; and Commit to twelve (12) consecutive weeks of full-time summer employment from the date of onboarding, if selected. Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are being met. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC ELIGIBILITY ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-03 grade level, if you have: EDUCATION: Completion of one (1) full academic year of post-high school study from an accredited institution. (NOTE: One (1) academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.) You qualify for the GS-04 grade level, if you have: EDUCATION: A. Associate's degree or equivalent undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. OR B. Completion of two (2) full academic years of post-high school study from an accredited institution. (NOTE: Two (2) academic years of undergraduate education is defined as 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours.) NOTE: When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the specified semester or quarter hours. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, current status as a freshman, sophomore or junior, declared degree program, course title(s), number of credits, grade, date of completion, and anticipated date of degree conferral. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 1110 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22201 US
• Name: CISA OCHCO Student Program
• Email: [email protected]