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RE MAPS-L: CIA Student geographers and cartographers opportunities
DA Thurs, 6 Oct 2005
FR Angie
TO Maps-L

from:
http://www.noticias.info/asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=105463&src=0

looking for ... bright graduate students who are focusing on
international affairs, languages, economics, geography, cartography,
physical sciences and engineering.

Article:
CIA: Student Opportunities

You can contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate. The
CIA offers student work opportunities in the form of undergraduate
student internships or co-ops, and graduate studies programs. If you
would like to work with highly skilled professionals to support US
officials who make our country's foreign policy, the CIA is looking for you.

Our programs will benefit you and the Agency. You'll assist with
substantive and meaningful work assignments, while earning a competitive
income and gaining invaluable practical experience. There's no better
place to learn than at the center of intelligence.

Requirements
Student Opportunities
• Student Trainee-Facilities Support Project Management
• Undergraduate Scholarship Program
• Undergraduate Co-Op Program
• Undergraduate Internship Program
• Graduate Studies Programs

Ongoing Opportunities
Application Information


Requirements

Student opportunities are highly competitive. You are expected to meet
the same employment standards as permanent employees. Applicants must be
US citizens and should have a strong academic record (3.0 GPA or
better). Foreign language skills, previous international residency and
military experience are pluses. Outstanding interpersonal skills, the
ability to write clearly and accurately, and a strong interest in
foreign affairs are necessary. As part of the hiring process, you must
successfully complete medical and polygraph examinations as well as a
background investigation.

Student positions offer salaries competitive with the private sector and
the same benefits as permanent employees. Students in agency-sponsored
programs are also eligible to apply for a one-time tuition assistance
award for the last year of study if a job offer has been extended and a
minimum GPA is maintained.

All student assignments are located in the Washington, DC, area. The CIA
cannot provide students with housing, however, services are provided
that will assist you in identifying affordable, temporary and convenient
accommodations.


Student Opportunities

Student Trainee - Facilities Support Project Management

Applications for Summer 2006 employment will be accepted until 1
November 2005. Applications for winter, spring, and fall employment
should be sent 6-9 months before the desired start date.

Student Trainees in the Facilities Support Project Management area are
responsible for working in partnership with our customers to provide
tailored products and services to satisfy our customers' dynamic needs
for facilities at competitive prices. Student Trainees in the Facilities
Support Project Management area are responsible for creating safe,
secure, functional work environments to support Agency global intelligence.

At entry/developmental levels, Student Trainees work under close
guidance and supervision. Students will participate and coordinate the
activities of well-defined facilities project(s). At this level,
students participate in project planning, implementation, development of
risk mitigation strategies, and ensure quality of a facilities project
through testing and validation activities. They are responsible for one
or more facilities project management activities throughout the life of
a project. Based on assignment, a student may lead team members and
contractors to achieve the project objectives and customer requirements
or with guidance participate in the management of building support
services and property management issues for small to medium size Agency
facilities. Students participate in procurement activities in
coordination with the assigned contracting officer and may perform
Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) responsibilities.
Students at this level are expected to perform general administrative
duties and are expected to maintain current project management job
knowledge and obtain appropriate certifications.

Minimum Requirements: Must be in the process of obtaining 4/5/6 year
degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering,
architecture, construction or facilities management, hotel/restaurant
management or food science at an accredited College or University and
completion of the first two (2) years of a four (4) year technical
degree in one of the degree programs cited. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a
4.0 scale is also required. Applicant must be a self-starter able to
work with a minimum of supervision in a fast paced environment. The
candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
as well as excellent analytical skills.

Additional Desired Requirements: Prior co-op experience is desirable and
preferably in the candidates field of study. A working knowledge of
MS-Office including WORD, EXCEL, & POWERPOINT.


Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Applications for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program are accepted from
15 July - 1 November.

If you are a high school senior planning to enroll in a 4-or 5-year
college program, or you are a college sophomore enrolled in a 4-or
5-year college program, who is looking for career experience in a
dynamic environment, apply to the CIA's Undergraduate Scholar Program
and contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate.

The opportunity to make a difference
The Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist
minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students
who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience.
You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your
knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence
professionals and applying your academic skills.

We believe in challenging our Scholars with meaningful work that relates
to their college major. An IT major, for example, might be given
increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems.
An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art
equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing
budgets for a worldwide operation. A foreign language major might be
instrumental in translating documents for US policymakers. As a final
example, a human resource major could have the opportunity to develop
and implement personnel policies and procedures.

Once selected, you will be given an annual salary; a benefits package
that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up
to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and
supplies. You'll be required to work at an Agency facility during summer
breaks and to maintain full-time college status during the school year
with a minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA.We will pay the cost of
transportation between school and the Washington, DC area each summer
and provide a housing allowance.

Because the Scholar Program is an investment in you, accepting an offer
means making a career choice. We ask that you agree to continue
employment with the Agency after college graduation for a period equal
to 1.5 times the length of your college sponsorship.

The Scholar Program is extremely competitive. We ask that all applicants
meet the following requirements:
US citizenship
18 years of age by April 1
1000 SAT or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students)
3.0/4.0 scale high school or college GPA or higher
Financial need as demonstrated by the household income ceiling of
$70,000 for a family of four, and $80,000 for a family of five or more
Meet the same employment standards as permanent employees, successfully
completing both security and medical processing
Available to work in the Washington, DC area during your periods of
employment

If you are eligible for this Program, apply online between July 15 -
November 1. Qualified applicants will be contacted and asked to provide
the following information to supplement their online application:
SAT or ACT scores (For high school seniors who are taking the SAT or ACT
in the fall, please make note of your test date in the application
package. All fall test scores must be sent (postmarked) no later than
January 15.)
Names and ages of all family dependents, and your gross family income
for current and previous years.


Undergraduate Co-Op Program

Applications for Summer 2006 employment will be accepted until 1
November 2005. Applications for winter, spring, and fall employment
should be sent 6-9 months before the desired start date.

Our cooperative education program began in 1961 to provide undergraduate
students with the opportunity to gain work experience in combination
with their academic studies. Over the years, the Co-op Program has
provided benefits, both short and long-term, to students as well as the
Agency. You will be given the opportunity to participate in the vital
work of the Agency, to gain unmatched experience and to become
acquainted with professionals in the intelligence field. At the same
time, the Agency will be able to assess your potential for future
permanent employment.

We seek highly motivated undergraduates studying a wide variety of
fields, including engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics,
physical sciences, foreign languages, area studies, business
administration, accounting, international relations, finance, logistics,
human resources, geography, national security studies, military and
foreign affairs, political science and graphic design.

Student Trainees are often selected from academic institutions with
established cooperative education programs, though not exclusively. You
will work on an alternating semester or quarterly basis and are expected
to spend a minimum of three semesters or four quarters (this can include
a summer tour) on the job prior to graduation. You'll be provided with
increasingly challenging assignments that are commensurate with your
academic training and ability to assume additional responsibility.


Undergraduate Internship Program

Applications for Summer 2006 employment will be accepted until 1
November 2005. Applications for winter, spring, and fall employment
should be sent 6-9 months before the desired start date.

Interested in foreign affairs? Looking for a career where you can make a
difference? We invite you to participate in our Undergraduate Internship
Program. This unique program is designed to give promising undergraduate
students, particularly minorities and people with disabilities, the
opportunity to gain practical work experience that complements their
academic studies.

You will be given the opportunity to work with highly-skilled
professionals and see first-hand the role the CIA plays in supporting US
officials who make our country's foreign policy. We are interested in
students majoring in engineering, computer science, mathematics,
economics, physical sciences, foreign languages, area studies, business
administration, accounting, international relations, finance, logistics,
human resources, geography, national security studies, military and
foreign affairs, political science and graphic design.

Interns are required to work either a combination of one semester and
one summer internship,, or two 90-day summer internships.


Graduate Studies Program

Applications for Summer 2006 employment will be accepted until 1
November 2005. Applications for winter, spring, and fall employment
should be sent 6-9 months before the desired start date.

Our Graduate Studies program looks for bright graduate students who are
focusing on international affairs, languages, economics, geography,
cartography, physical sciences and engineering. Other majors may be
accepted on a case-by-case basis. Students selected for this program
should be entering either their first or second year of graduate studies
following this assignment.

You will become acquainted with the work of professional intelligence
analysts through active participation in Agency projects with the
potential to have selected pieces of your work disseminated throughout
the Intelligence Community. The program allows the Agency to assess your
skills and knowledge as they relate to permanent employment opportunities.


Ongoing Opportunities

Being a participant in the CIA's student programs may be the key to your
future. These programs prepare new graduates for careers at the CIA.
Based on the CIA's needs, and your performance during your co-op or
internship, a job offer may be extended to you upon graduation.

CIA also partners with a number of diversity-focused organizations to
give all students an opportunity to contribute to our national security.
These organizations include InRoads, the Hispanic Association of
Colleges and Universities (HACU), and the National Association for Equal
Opportunities in Higher Education (NAFEO). For more information, please
contact each organization directly.


Application Information

Students are eligible for the range of employee benefits including
health and life insurance, retirement investment options, paid federal
holidays, annual and sick leave, and possible tuition assistance.

We encourage you to discuss CIA opportunities with your on-campus career
advisor or internship/co-op program coordinator and to check your
school's schedule for recruiting events.

We ask students to apply six to nine months prior to their availability
to allow for processing. Eligible applicants should submit a resume online.

For questions about student opportunities, please call 1-800-368-3886.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must
generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The
issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully
evaluated during the medical and security processing.



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