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The NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) workforce includes auditors, program analysts, criminal investigators, attorneys, administrative professionals, and support personnel. In addition to headquarters in Washington, DC, there are also field offices located nationwide.
NASA OIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Join the elite investigations team safeguarding America's space program
Think you have what it takes to investigate cases that span from Earth to space? We’re seeking talented investigators to protect the integrity of NASA’s mission and safeguard taxpayer dollars. Download our recruitment poster, explore our Office of Investigations, and take the next step toward an extraordinary career.
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SkillBridge Fellowships
Are you a military member nearing the end of your time in uniform? Consider applying to a SkillBridge Fellowship with NASA OIG.
SkillBridge is a Department of War program that gives military members the chance to participate in industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. As a NASA OIG SkillBridge Fellow, you’ll get the chance to work on challenging, meaningful work aligned with your academic or career interests. You’ll gain valuable experience working alongside investigators, auditors, data analysts, information technology experts, and others who specialize in federal oversight. NASA OIG offers fellowships at Headquarters in Washington, DC, as well as field offices across the country.
To apply, fill out the NASA SkillBridge Fellow application and indicate your interest in the OIG under the “What are your desired career field interests at NASA?” section.
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Office of STEM Engagement Internships
Ready to make an impact? Jumpstart your career as a NASA OIG intern!
The OIG offers paid internships to college-level students through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). OIG interns gain hands-on experience working alongside auditors, investigators, data analysts, and other experts. Internships may be full-time or part-time at Headquarters or other NASA centers across the country. Apply now to augment your professional toolkit and accelerate your career growth.
Optimizing the Business of Spaceflight
Michael Moussalli is in the business of space exploration. As a Program Analyst, he helps manage the budgets for NASA payloads flying on commercial rockets. Learn how his OIG data analytics internship launched his full-time career.
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Scholarship for Service Program
Fund your education while launching your federal career! If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a cybersecurity degree, the CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program could cover your tuition and other expenses.
Managed by the National Science Foundation in partnership with the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Homeland Security, SFS offers exceptional students attending participating institutions up to 3 years of educational funding. In exchange, scholarship recipients commit to serving in a U.S. government cybersecurity position for a period equivalent to their scholarship duration following graduation.
NASA OIG offers SFS graduates the opportunity to contribute to meaningful cybersecurity work in a unique environment that combines oversight responsibilities with the Agency’s bold mission of discovery. Join us to explore career paths in information technology security, data analytics, digital forensics, and more.
