Summary

This is a summer internship position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Sunday, 03/01/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The IT Operations Intern will support both the Network Administration Group (NAG) and Workstation Administration Group (WAG), gaining hands-on experience across core IT infrastructure and end-user support functions. This role provides exposure to enterprise networking environments, system monitoring, troubleshooting, hardware deployments, documentation standards and customer service best practices.

The intern will split time between proactive network monitoring and operational tasks within NAG and direct user-facing technical support within WAG.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

The Program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical.

Internships are open to The Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public.

Applicants must have:

Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VPN).
basic understanding of computer hardware, ancillary and peripheral devices.
Familiarity with Windows, OSX, Linux and/or iOS operating systems.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria:
- Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields for the entirety of the internship term;
- Returning to a Bachelor's degree program in the above stated fields immediately following the internship term; or
- Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship;
Law students and graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship program.
Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. The Public Information Office may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
Interns selected for the summer term should plan to work for 8 weeks.

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields are required.

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will Be Evaluated
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12881086

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

A resume
A cover letter that explains why you are seeking an internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Office of Information Technology and your dates of availability
A transcript
Two letters of recommendation, upload with the application or recommenders may send to internships@supremecourt.gov

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/01/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Phone: (202) 479-3404
Email: hr@supremecourt.gov

Address: Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

2026 Summer Internship - IT Operations Job in Washington, DC