Student Programs

DSE (DCSA Student Experience)

Upcoming information sessions for 2026 student candidates

The following dates and times (EST) are available. Please select a date and complete the required registration. Sessions are conducted via Zoom.gov, you may use a phone, tablet or computer to access.

2026 DSE Open Positions
Session Student Spotlight; Department
12 pm, Thu, 18 Sept.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
  • Education Student Trainee (Training Specialist), Human Capital Management Office
6 pm, Mon, 22 Sept.
  • Human Resource Specialist, Human Capital Management Office
12 pm, Wed, 24 Sept.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
  • Admin & Analysis Student, Office Communications & Congressional Affairs Enterprise
  • Policy Analyst Intern, Enterprise Policy 
3 pm, Fri, 26 Sept.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
  • Visual Information Specialist, Human Capital Management Office
6 pm, Tues, 30 Sept.
  • Adjudicator, Adjudications & Vetting Services
  • Legal Student Intern, Office of the General Counsel
3 pm, Thur, 2 Oct.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
12 pm, Mon, 6 Oct.
  • Human Resource Specialist, Human Capital Management Office
3 pm, Wed, 8 Oct.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
  • Education Student Trainee (Training Specialist), Human Capital Management Office
12 pm, Tues, 14 Oct.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
  • Education Student Trainee (Training Specialist), Human Capital Management Office
6 pm, Thu, 16 Oct.
  • Legal Student Intern, Office of the General Counsel
  • Policy Analyst Intern, Enterprise Policy
3 pm, Mon, 20 Oct.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
6 pm, Wed, 22 Oct.
  • Visual Information Specialist, Human Capital Management Office
  • Legal Student Intern, Office of the General Counsel
12 pm, Fri, 24 Oct.
  • Education Student Trainee (Training Specialist), Human Capital Management Office
  • Security Student Trainee, Field Operations Mid-Atlantic Region Industrial Security
3 pm, Tues, 28 Oct.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
11 am, Wed, 29 Oct.
  • AI Analyst, Chief Data & AI Office
  • Policy Analyst Intern, Enterprise Policy

Summary

The DSE is a paid internship program designed to attract talented full-time students from undergraduate, graduate or juris degree programs with an accredited college or university. Students gain marketable developmental experience in student trainee positions across our mission areas, special staff and mission support directorates.  Available positions change each year based on mission needs and funding.

Highlights

The Summer Cohort runs from June through August with students working a minimum of 10 weeks as full-time temporary federal employees. The Summer Cohort offers an orientation designed specific for students entering the federal workforce, and specifically DCSA, mentorship from their supervisor and delegated lead, leadership training opportunities, a guest speaker series, and the opportunity to present their capstone project at the end of cohort Student Showcase.

Eligibility

DCSA eligibility:

  • Be a U.S. citizen

  • Obtain and maintain the required security clearance

  • Provide a negative pre-employment drug test and is subject to random drug testing throughout employment

DSE eligibility:

  • Considered a full-time student in an undergraduate, graduate or juris degree program from an accredited college or university

  • Intend, with successful performance, to complete two consecutive summer cohorts

  • Maintain full-time student status through the semester after the second summer cohort

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA at application, time of onboarding & throughout employment

  • Live in the local commuting area of their selected position during the summer cohort

Note: DCSA does not participate in the OPM Pathways Internship Program. Completion of the DSE does not guarantee appointment to a permanent position. Students who are successful in DSE may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position based on mission need, funding availability and other required organizational factors.

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The application period for each summer cohort is the previous fall. Information for specific dates will be posted here and on the above social media.

Please do not send resumes directly, they will not be considered.

For additional questions you may contact the DSE Team at dcsa.studentprograms@mail.mil.