The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in business, computer, engineering, manufacturing, construction, intelligence analysis aide, and Chinese or Farsi language.
The program provides hands-on work experience from September-August for 4 hours per day/20 hours per week Monday-Friday.
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year.
**Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Work Experience Coordinator to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school.
For AK: - Must complete or be enrolled in a higher level Computer Science course prior to the completion of the junior year.
For TX and CO: - Must complete at least two Business or Technical Computer course prior to the completion of the junior year (preferred Business courses are Microsoft Applications, Keyboarding, Software Applications, Advanced Applications and Computer Skills for Academic Success/preferred Technical Computer courses are Computer Science, Visual Basic, Java, Web Page Design, Intro to Engineering and Programming C++.
Applicants who have not completed one of these courses will not be considered for a position in the program. For UT: - For the Chinese language role, must complete or be enrolled in a minimum of two Chinese language courses prior to the completion of the junior year (preferred Language courses are Intermediate Chinese or above).
For GA: - Complete at least two of the following course work; business course, technical computer course, computer technology, engineering, manufacturing, construction, Chinese language, or humanities prior to the completion of the junior year.
Courses preferred are Microsoft Applications, Keyboarding, Software Applications, Advanced Applications, Advance English, Advance Humanities, Language courses, Computer Skills for Academic Success/preferred Technical Computer courses are Computer Science, Visual Basic, Java, Web Page Design, Intro to Engineering and Programming C++). Applicants who have not completed one of these courses will not be considered for a position in the program.
For HI: - Must complete a minimum of one Business course, one Technical Computer course, two Chinese language courses, or one AP English Course and AP Humanities Course prior to the completion of the junior year (preferred Business courses are Microsoft Applications, Keyboarding, Software Applications, Advanced Applications and Computer Skills for Academic Success/preferred Technical Computer courses are Computer Science, Visual Basic, Java, Web Page Design, Intro to Engineering and Programming C++/preferred Language courses are Intermediate Chinese or above.) Applicants who have not completed one of these courses will not be considered for a position in the program.
intelcareers@nsa.gov · 1-844-424-4737
This position is with National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $35048 – $41564/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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