Student Employment Programs
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is searching for top performing interns in nearly all disciplines from administrative through highly technical to place in over 50 different areas of The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). OSD is the principal staff element of the Secretary in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal, and program evaluation responsibilities.
Some of the areas available for internships are:
IT and Network Security | Intelligence |
Acquisitions & Procurement | Graphic Design |
Public Affairs & Communications | Test & Evaluation |
International Affairs | Congressional Liaisons |
Human Resources | Legal (General Counsel) |
Defense Policy | Administration & Management |
Logistics | Facilities Management |
Finance (Accounting, Comptroller) | Engineering |
Economics | Over 750 Career Areas… |
Student Summer Contract Program
This program provides students a 10-week summer work experience to work as a contractor in assigned OSD organizations related to their academic course of study. Although applications are generally accepted by the contractors for summer contract positions from mid-December through the end of February, it might not be too late, if you're interested email specialprograms@whs.mil for more specific information about the application process.
Unsalaried Internship Program
The Department of Defense (DoD) offers unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college. These opportunities provide work experience related to your academic program. The program allows you to explore career options as well as develop your personal and professional skills. As a student volunteer, you will be exposed to the DoD work environment and learn about the missions and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and other Defense Agencies.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for consideration in this program, you must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment and enrolled, at least half-time, in one of the following: an accredited high school/trade school; a technical/vocational school; a junior/community college; a four-year college/university; or any other accredited educational institution.
Work schedules for students in this program vary. Some student volunteers work an alternating schedule, three to four months on the job, and then return to school the following semester, quarter, or term. Others choose to work part-time and attend school during the regular school year or during the summer or other school vacation periods.
How to Apply
To apply for a Unsalaried Intern position with the OSD/WHS or a Defense Agency, you must meet the eligibility criteria. All applicants are required to submit:
- A letter from the academic institution's counselor/advisor in support of the internship.
- An official academic transcript.
- A current resume (no special format required).
- A cover letter identifying yourself as an applicant for the Unsalaried Intern Program.
To apply for this program, mail all required application documents to:
Attn. Unsalaried Intern Program Coordinator
Washington Headquarters Services
Human Resource Directorate
Polk Building - Suite 4000
2521 South Clark Street
Arlington, VA 22202-3918
Washington Headquarters Services
Human Resource Directorate
Polk Building - Suite 4000
2521 South Clark Street
Arlington, VA 22202-3918
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
The Federal Government has always looked to educational institutions to find students who have the skills needed to meet its future employment needs. The SCEP was created to attract talented students to Federal public service. Selected students work in careers associated with their academic disciplines. Upon completion, most students are converted to full time employment.
Eligibility CriteriaTo qualify for consideration in SCEP, you must be a least 16 years of age at the time of appointment and be:
- A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.).
- Enrolled at least half-time with an academic or vocational/technical course load in an accredited high school, technical/vocational school, 2 or 4 year college/university, or graduate/professional school.
- A U.S. citizen.
How to Apply
To apply for a SCEP position with one of the OSD/WHS organizations, you must meet the eligibility criteria. Occasionally, specific SCEP opportunities are advertised on our website under the "Student Career Experience Internship Program" link in the "Other Job Announcements" box on the Employment Opportunities page, https://storm.psd.whs.mil/cgi-bin/apply.pl. All applicants are required to submit:
- A current resume (no specific format required).
- An official academic transcript.
- A copy of your current class registration.
- A cover letter identifying yourself as a SCEP applicant that includes information about your interests and career-related goals.
To be considered in the general applicant pool for SCEP positions, mail your application to:
Attn. SCEP Coordinator
Washington Headquarters Services
Human Resources Directorate
Polk Building - Suite 4000
2521 South Clark Street
Arlington, VA 22202-3918
Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) aims to provide summer work experience, and in some cases full-time employment, for college students with disabilities. The program develops partnerships with other Federal agencies, each of whom makes a commitment to provide summer jobs and a staff recruiter. Each year, recruiters interview more than 1,500 students with disabilities at college and university campuses across the nation, and develop a data base listing the qualifications of each student. Interviews are arranged from November to January. College career counselors or disability student services providers who would like to schedule a recruitment trip to their campuses should also contact wrp@dol.gov. Students interested in the program must work through their colleges. Due to imited staff resources, the Office of Disability Employment Policy cannot respond to direct student inquiries.
For consideration specific to the Office if the Secretary of Defense and associated agencies, contact the WRP coordinator by e-mail specialprograms@whs.mil or U.S. mail:
WRP Intern Coordinator
Washington Headquarters Services
2521 South Clark Street, Suite 3000 Arlington, VA 22202
Washington Headquarters Services
2521 South Clark Street, Suite 3000 Arlington, VA 22202
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
Temporary positions giving students the opportunity to work year round, part time during school semesters and full time during breaks. Positions in this program are managed by private contractor, and are not federal positions.
How to Apply
To obtain a student contract position with the Office of the Secretary of Defense/Washington Headquarters Services, you must apply directly to the private sector contractor responsible for the program's management and the employment process. Applications are accepted for this program on a continuous basis. Positions are filled from an applicant pool as needed. Email specialprograms@whs.mil for more specific information about the application process
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