General Student Trainee (Personnel Security)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense

Pay: $46,610–$75,059/yr
Where: Fort Meade, Maryland
Apply by: 2026-09-30
Posted: 2 days ago

The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '27 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, who will remain full-time students through October 2028. Summer Cohort Start Date: 31 May 2027 (alternate: 14 June 2027); End Date: 20 August 2027. Students must attend for a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours). Selection Office(s): Personnel Vetting Transfers of Trust

What you'd do

This is a temporary position NTE 04 September 2027.
As a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (PERSONNEL SECURITY) you will be responsible for the following duties: The work has government-wide impact, serves to accomplish the agency mission and enhances the national security.
It affects hundreds of individuals annually who are seeking contract employment or are currently employed.
This work is performed in an area of critical interest and potential controversy, including such key issues as protection of privacy and ensuring administrative "due process" in all cases.
Assists in the adjudication of sensitive DCSA and other special cases after ensuring that these meet all pertinent case requirements.
Interacts with contractor security and personnel office staff regarding issues or other developments in specific cases.
Provides information regarding DCSA investigative policies, procedures and practices as appropriate.
Assists in the preparation of written requests for reimbursable suitability/security investigations, reopen requests and coordinates with contractor for their completion.
Makes use of various workload systems and processes to ensure that work produced is done within the guidance of DCSA policy and procedures.
Provides support to other DCSA groups and branches to promote the goals of the investigative program.
Provides technical assistance to contractor personnel as needed.
Support the Trusted Agent who is responsible for 400 or more contractors for CAC administration and oversight purposes.
Performs and controls both on-going and incidental special projects which are critical to the efficient operation of the branch and DCSA, and coordination of pilot projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What they want

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement.
Official Transcripts and other required Official supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students prior to their start date.
College Freshmen must also submit

Starts: 2026-09-01