Temporary Hire Students perform a variety of functions and tasks in support of the organization to which they are assigned. Work assignments will involve problem identification, analysis, and resolution. Specific duties may include the preparation and presentation of briefings directly related to work assigned. They must be in attendance at and enrolled in a graduate, baccalaureate, or associate
What you'd do
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Inspector General Career Field would be a good fit for you if you're majoring in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, or Public Administration.
- As an intern in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), you will be part of a vital team that ensures the integrity, efficiency, and accountability of all agency programs and operations.
- The OIG provides independent and objective oversight by conducting audits, inspections, and investigations to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
- While your specific placement will depend on the needs of the office, this internship will provide you with a unique, cross-functional view of the agency and exposure to the critical roles within the OIG, which include
- Audit & Evaluation: Conducts independent assessments of the agency's policies, operations, financial standing, and technical infrastructure. This includes roles such as Performance Auditor, IT Audit Specialist, and Financial Auditor.
- Investigations & Analytics: Detects, analyzes, and mitigates internal waste, fraud, and misconduct. This includes roles such as Administrative Investigator and Forensic Data Analyst.
- Inspections & Legal Oversight: Performs systemic evaluations of agency programs to drive operational improvements and ensures all OIG activities adhere to federal law.
- This includes roles such as Inspector and OIG Attorney.
- Transcript Upload Instructions: All applicants must upload proof of current enrollment as part of their application.
- This includes your most recent unofficial transcript showing the date, university information, and GPA.
- Freshmen may upload a letter of enrollment from the university in place of a transcript.
- Failure to upload this documentation will result in disqualification from consideration.
- Accepted applicants must also submit an official transcript to Student Programs once the relevant semester (e.g., Spring 2027) is complete.
- For more information on NGA occupations and mission sets, check out our Student Brochure at
- Starts
- 2026-08-31