NHS Workforce Development Pathways Intern - Summer 2027

Reporting to the National Security Workforce Development Programs team, you will be supporting multiple divisions in the National and Homeland Security Directorate. Those five divisions include but are not limited to Wireless Communications, Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Defense Systems, Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience, and Cybercore Integration Center. 

This team works a 9x80 schedule at our Idaho Falls Campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Masters student enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university studying Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. 
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work environment. 
• Applicants are subject to the requirements of DOE O 124.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• As part of the SUPER agreement, preference will be given to students enrolled in a Boise State University program aligned with National and Homeland Security or Cybersecurity

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.