HQ - National Operations Center (NOC) - GIS Desk Officer - Internship Program
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Learn how DHS supports map and graphic production requests using geographic information systems supporting event and incident response and recovery.
GIS Production Watch or Duty Officer in an Emergency Operations Center at the federal, state, or local level.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
Experience using a version of ESRI's ArcMap, ArcGIS or other similar software is required. Basic experience and understanding of geospatial tools and data such as KMZ/KML/JSON files, geospatial data, data layers, web-based GIS Sources, and mapping applications/software inputs and updates. Must have an active and verifiable DOD Secret clearance at minimum. Ideally, have an active and verifiable DOD Top Secret clearance with current DOD access to SCI.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway