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2019 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - LEGAL INTERN

DIA’s Summer Legal Internship Program provides promising law students the opportunity to gain practical work experience through legal research, legal writing, briefing legal issues, and policy writing and review. Interns are also exposed to the broader Intelligence Community through field trips, information sessions, and panel discussions. Interns are appointed for a 10-12-week period from June through August.


This Vacancy Announcement is for Office of General Counsel legal internships only and will be used to identify candidates for opportunities at DIA for Summer 2019.

As a Law Student Intern you will assist in providing the DIA leadership and staff directorates with sound and timely legal advice and representation on all aspects of the Agency's worldwide intelligence mission, promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of the DIA Enterprise programs and operations, while ensuring compliance with law, regulations, and policies. Internships vary according to the office in which the intern is working but duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Provide legal support to the Office of the General Counsel.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Attend meetings and other events as the Office of the General Counsel Representative.
• Brief OGC, DIA, and DIA leaders on legal issues and topics.
• Promote the efficiency and effectiveness of DIA programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All applicants must apply online in order to receive consideration. If you need technical assistance with your application, please contact our support center at (202) 231-8000.

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WHO CAN APPLY


All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency’s conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination and physical requirements, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required initial or a periodic polygraph examinations, psychological evaluation, completion of any required drug test, and completion of a civilian mobility agreement, no later than May 20, 2019.

Summer Interns will be considered for full-time permanent employment at the conclusion of the internship. However, permanent employment is not guaranteed and is subject to the needs of the Agency and available vacancies. DIA is an Agency with worldwide positions. Selected candidates must be willing to relocate in support of mission requirements. Since this is a temporary appointment, interns will not receive employee benefits. All selected candidates are responsible for securing their own travel and housing/lodging accommodations.

All applicants are required to attach an unofficial transcript and veterans are required to attach their DD-214.

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. Selectee(s) who are current Federal employees will be appointed to the new position at the grade in which they qualify for. Those at a higher grade than the advertised position, will be asked to accept a voluntary change to the lower grade if selected.

All current and prior Federal employees must also submit a copy of their SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that documents their appointment to or promotion to the highest grade held. Consideration for future advancement opportunities will be through DIA’s established promotion processes, according to established timeframes, advancement criteria and compensation parameters.


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

•Applicant must be a currently enrolled J.D. student at an ABA accredited law school at the time of application and have completed at least two semesters of law school at the start of the internship.

•A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent and successful academic performance at the time of application and throughout the internship is required.

•If your law school does not provide grades, please disregard the GPA field in the “Add Degree” section of the application.

• A final offer of employment will not be extended until all conditions of employment have been successfully met. Please note that the special security background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological assessment and drug testing cannot be conducted if candidates are residing outside the continental United States. Therefore, candidates should not apply to this program if they are studying or working abroad 3-9 months prior to May 2019.

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

Responses to the following three Mandatory Assessment Factors are required within the work experience section of your online application. If you do not submit a complete an on-line application package by the closing date of this announcement, your package will not be considered.

1.   Ability to conduct legal research.

2. Ability to prepare written legal opinions and legal documents

3. Ability to communicate routine or basic information verbally and in writing in a clear, accurate manner in an individual or group setting.



APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application packages will only be accepted on-line. Applicants for this opportunity are required to submit an on-line application and transcript on or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

All applicants are required to attach an unofficial transcript and veterans are required to attach their DD-214.

An unofficial transcript must be uploaded and attached to the on-line application. First semester students who do not have a transcript must provide and attach a current enrollment verification document. (If you are selected as a finalist, you will be provided instructions for submitting an official transcript.) Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement will render you ineligible for consideration.

To attach required documents, follow the below instructions:
• Create an applicant profile
• Click on the “My Career Tool” on the top of the job announcements page
• Select “Add Attachment”
• Attach your documents

Applicants are also required to submit a 1-page cover letter detailing his or her interest in a DIA legal internship and a 3-4-page writing sample as supplemental documentation. The supplemental documentation (writing sample and cover letter) is required and may be used by the selecting official during any further selection process for those applicants who are deemed through the electronic application process to meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Submit the writing sample and cover letter as attachments in .pdf or .doc format via e-mail to june.sosna@dodiis.mil no later than April 13, 2018




If you are in the National Security Education Program (NSEP), please be sure to identify your NSEP status when submitting your application. To do so, click on “accomplishments” then “scholars & awards” and enter your information.

If you are participating or participated in the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Program (IC-CAE), please be sure to identify your IC-CAE status when submitting your application. To do so, click on “accomplishments” then “scholars & awards” and enter your information.

Indicate your preferred work location/s referring to the duty location list below (you may select up to two locations only): The majority of the internship opportunities will be located in the Washington D.C. area. The needs of the agency will govern your job placement.

WASHINGTON, D.C
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
RESTON, VIRGINIA

EVALUATION

DIA will evaluate your online application to ensure it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, work experience, and any mandatory education, certification, and/or license requirements, to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position. Failure to provide clear examples of claimed experience will preclude further consideration of your application. Attached résumés will not be reviewed or considered; therefore, all applicable work experience must be entered into the work experience section of the online application.

Applicants must have direct applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position at the advertised grade. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

DIA applies Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, “DCIPS Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your on line application package.

FOREIGN AREA TOURS OF DUTY ELIGIBILITY

Applicants applying to a foreign area opportunity and who are currently assigned to a foreign area are ineligible for consideration if selection will cause them to exceed the time limitation for foreign area service (5 consecutive years) or, conversely the employee will not satisfactorily complete their period of obligated service within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement. More than one permanent change of station move within a 12-month period is not considered to be in the interest of the government for the purposes of relocation at Government expense.

DUTY AT OTHER LOCATIONS

May be required to perform duty at other operating locations.

DEPLOYMENT/MOBILITY STATEMENT

All DIA employees are subject to world-wide deployment to crisis situations and are subject to geographic relocation in accordance with agency guidelines.

SHIFT WORK

Availability for shift work, extended hours, and travel may be required.

RELOCATION COST

Relocation expenses in connection with a permanent change of station may be authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and at agency discretion.

DIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DIA employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Employees and applicants are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity, whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law, will not be tolerated.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The United States Government forbids discrimination regarding any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignment, promotions, training, fringe benefits, layoff, and any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military status, or other non-merit factors. DIA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, as appropriate. Please contact our Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) at 202-231-4762 or DSN 428-4762 if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next six months.

TELEWORK

Some positions in DIA may be eligible for unclassified telework and/or secure telework. The telework option allows an employee to perform the duties of his or her position from an approved worksite other than the "official" worksite.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

All DIA employees must participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay (DD/EFT) Program, with net pay deposited directly into the employee’s account of choice at his/her designated financial institution.

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (NSEP)

Positions within the agency generally satisfy NSEP service requirements for David L. Boren scholars and fellows. Contact the National Security Board for further details on service requirements (HTTP://www.nsepnet.org).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, driver's licenses and identification cards issued by the following jurisdictions cannot be used as valid identification if selected for an interview and/or actual position: Alaska, Am. Samoa, Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, N. Marianas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, and Washington.

Driver's licenses and photographic identification cards from jurisdictions not listed above will be accepted. Other acceptable forms of identification include: U.S. & Foreign Passports, U.S. Military IDs, Military and DoD Common Access Cards (CAC), Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Cards, U.S. Federal Government IDs & Credentials, and U.S. Congressional IDs.

All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. An agreement is also required to authorize agency pre-publication review of certain material prior to disclosure during and after employment with DIA.


 

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Ability to conduct legal research.
2. Ability to prepare written legal opinions and legal documents.
3. Ability to communicate routine or basic information verbally and in writing in a clear, accurate manner in an individual or group setting.