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NGA Careers

You want more than a job, you want a mission.

Why NGA?

Who, What, Why, When... Where.

Throughout human history, we’ve yearned to discover what lies beyond the horizon. The drive to explore our surroundings and understand the Earth is deeply ingrained in our DNA.

At NGA, our mission is to answer those fundamental questions today, so we can help show the way to a better tomorrow.

Get Connected with NGA

Employment at NGA is more than just a career; it is a life-changing opportunity.

Current Job Openings

Coming to a City Near You

Talk with an NGA recruiter to get to know our agency, and explore great career opportunities.

Recruiting Events

NGA recruiters are coming to a city near you! Employment at NGA is more than just a career; it is a life-changing opportunity. Continue to check back for 2025 NGA recruiting events where you can talk with an NGA recruiter, get to know our agency, and explore great career opportunities. Also, you can connect with us on Handshake.VA

  • Jan 9 | SLATE Regional Job Fair | St. Louis, MO
  • Jan 21 | Twentieth Annual Ohio State University Spring Career Fair | Columbus, OH
  • Jan 22 | Corporate Gray Virtual Career Fair
  • Jan 22 | FCEDA Two-Day Tech and Cyber Career Event | Tysons Corner, VA
  • Jan 22 | Maryville Professional Networking Event | St. Louis, MO
  • Jan 23 | Winter 2025 HIRE UCLA Job and Internship Fair | Los Angeles, CA
  • Jan 28 | Johns Hopkins University 2025 Networking Night and Career Fair | Baltimore, MD
  • Jan 28 | Penn State Spring Career Fair | State College, PA
  • Jan 29 | Howard University 2025 School of Business Government Takeover | Washington, DC
  • Jan 30 | Hire Vets Now | Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA

NGA's Hiring Process

Eligibility requirements, instructions on how to apply and information on the security clearance process.

Find Your Career Path

NGA protects our nation and keeps our troops safe around the clock. Our teammates support combat operations, national and international crises response and disaster relief efforts, safety of navigation missions at sea and in the air, and provides actionable intelligence to the White House, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and policy makers on a daily basis.

Visit our Virtual Recruiting Booth to learn about different job options, career paths, and more!

Senior Executive Positions

Read about open positions within Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) and Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) levels including basic duties and responsibilities, qualifications, additional information and how to apply.

Benefits & Pay

NGA offers competitive salaries, as well as comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave. Student loan forgiveness. A focus on work/life balance with the potential for telework, flexible work schedules, and fitness program benefits. Access to onsite health and fitness facilities. And performance incentives that reward excellence and innovation.

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Persons with Disabilities Program

NGA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities.

Military Opportunities

Military personnel are critical to NGA’s mission to deliver world-class GEOINT that provides a decisive advantage to policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first responders. You will have access to advanced GEOINT training that will enable you to leverage your military experience and forge new skills, and collaborate with mission partners on a variety of exciting projects. 

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Interested in an Internship?

Ready to chart your new path? Learn about NGA's college internship application process, timeline and checklist.

Student Opportunities

NGA’s interns are the future of the workforce. The work assigned to students is professional in nature and is conducted in a learning environment that provides each student real-world experience and an opportunity to be evaluated for potential long-term employment. Student employment assignments are based on entry-level professional job descriptions, which will involve a great deal of independent and team-oriented work under the guidance of a senior-level supervisor and mentors.

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