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Responsibilities: As a participant in the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language, you will attend college full-time at an accredited institution of your choice within the United States and work at NSA for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in assignments related to your course of study in Chinese or Farsi language. In return, selected participants are required to work at NSA after college graduation in a foreign language position related to Chinese or Farsi for a period equal to one and one-half times the length of their scholarship support. Participants who leave NSA employment before fulfilling this service commitment will be required to repay the government for tuition and mandatory educational fees received through the program. Students accepted into the program must maintain: ' A minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale during the freshman year ' A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter after the freshman year Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule: $35,749...

Responsibilities: - COMSEC Accounting: Maintain accountability and security for all COMSEC keys and equipment; perform semiannual inventories; and serve as the Point of Contact for all COMSEC-related matters. - Classification Management: Apply requirements for handling, couriering, transporting, and safeguarding protected and classified information. - Security & Compliance: Apply NSA/CSS policies and directives while utilizing procedures for securing facilities and protecting the security of personnel and information. - Information Management: Condense and synthesize information quickly while working various actions in parallel; maintain accurate cataloging of information. - Coordination: Responsible for the day-to-day coordination with key personnel across the community and the newly established Crypto Depot. Assist in the coordinating of depot operations and responding to and tracking customer requests regarding COMSEL-related matters. - Directly support efforts to...

Responsibilities: NSA is hiring Communications Security (COMSEC) Auditor Corporate Policy Officers. Responsibilities include: - Researching and developing policies that guide behavior and support mission objectives - Interpreting, reviewing, and coordinating National policies that affect COMSEC activities with the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) - Recommending, as the subject matter expert, official NSA positions on COMSEC policies to senior leadership - Advocating, promoting, and coordinating NSA/CSS policy positions dealing with COMSEC with counterparts as required in the IC, DoW, other Executive Branch agencies, and others - Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of national and NSA/CSS Central Office of Record level policies - Coordinating logistics and administrative items - Providing policy expertise to more than 1700 NSA Central Office of Record COMSEC accounts - Performing COMSEC audits of accounts in US and overseas for compliancy with...

Responsibilities: Contracting Specialists at NSA acquire the technology, services, and supplies that enable NSA's mission. They also work as part of a team that handles a wide range of acquisition tasks to effectively manage the total acquisition requirements of an organization, department, or program in support of NSA's mission. Contracting Specialists at NSA award, administer, oversee, and monitor contracts. Responsibilities may include the following: - Conducting market research - Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) - Evaluating proposals from potential contractors/vendors - Negotiating contract terms with selected contractors/vendors - Evaluating procurements to ensure compliance with funding, legal, and program requirements. - Preparing and awarding contracts with supporting documentation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and NSA policy. - Administering contracts to include issuing modifications and...

Responsibilities: SI (formerly AI) Engineers will: - Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams to develop and operationalize SI solutions that help solve our most challenging problems. - Apply modern engineering techniques to design, develop, deploy and maintain end-to-end AI workflows spanning model training, inference and performance monitoring. - Adapt and integrate diverse SI model architectures, including computer vision systems, natural language processors, audio processors, large language models (LLMs) and multi-modal frameworks to address complex mission-critical challenges. - Monitor and maintain SI products through systematic identification of performance degradation and computational inefficiency and address these challenges through regular fine-tuning to ensure continued alignment with evolving mission needs and organizational goals. - Maintain knowledge of current SI research and adapt emerging techniques to intelligence applications. - Test and evaluate SI...

Responsibilities: Data science at NSA uses elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science and application-specific knowledge to gather, make, and communicate principled conclusions from data. It encompasses AI engineering, data engineering, ML Ops engineering, and human perception and cognition engineering, in addition to traditional applications of data science. Responsibilities may include: - Exploring data analysis and model-fitting to reveal data features of interest - Using machine-learned predictive modeling - Constructing usable data sets from multiple sources to meet customer needs - Identifying and analyzing anomalous data (including metadata) - Developing conceptual design and models to address mission requirements - Developing qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing datasets in various states - Performing analytic modeling, scripting and/or programming - Working collaboratively and iteratively throughout the data-science lifecycle - Designing...

Responsibilities: NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), are expected to take an inclusive approach to problem solving and mission accomplishment by frequently engaging with partners, enablers, and customers across the Intelligence Community. Based on skill level and experience, NSA MDLAs are considered for either the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct hire into positions supporting an analytic mission office. LADP: The LADP, which lasts up to three years, is designed to provide an intensive, accelerated opportunity to acquire the unique technical skills and experience needed to successfully apply knowledge and analytic ability to the SIGINT mission and help MDLAs achieve core analytic competencies in accordance with the Cryptologic Training System Training Standard and the MDLA competencies framework. The program includes 4-5 operational tours in a variety of offices, interspersed with formal classroom and computer-based...

Responsibilities: - Provide support to achieve core NSA mission objectives by actively managing the functioning of enterprise systems and networks. - Analyze technical problems and develop, implement, and evaluate corrective actions. - Perform full lifecycle support including hardware, software, firmware, and configuration upgrades, installations, or modifications to equipment. - Translate user requests into technical diagnoses and develop technical solutions that meet user needs. - Test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, configure, and improve various types of enterprise IT systems (e.g., desktops, servers, database, network devices, cloud infrastructure). Skills: The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for experiential learning and strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills who is: - Willing to take the initiative - Professional and accountable - Able to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment - Able to...

Responsibilities: Security and Counterintelligence (S&CI) is responsible for the protection of NSA/CSS's information, people and facilities worldwide. The Office of Counterintelligence within S&CI protects against external and internal threats and creates a culture of security. Investigators within Security and Counterintelligence are required to successfully complete the NSA Special Agent's Course. After successfully completing training, the responsibilities of an Investigator include: - Applying techniques of interviewing, elicitation, and analysis in a systematic manner - Completing detailed, concise, and accurate reports that encapsulate the information developed during the course of an investigation - Conducting counterintelligence investigations to resolve problems, discuss foreign connections, clarify suspicious activities, and ensure compliance with security regulations - Creating a product based on analysis of counterintelligence data - Maintaining liaison with...

Responsibilities: Security and Counterintelligence is responsible for the protection of NSA/CSS information, people and facilities worldwide. In support of this mission, Support Specialists are integrated into the personnel, physical, and counterintelligence security disciplines to ensure highly sensitive information utilized in all security processes are protected and handled in accordance with all applicable laws and policies. Interfacing with NSA and other agencies, these specialists are the backbone of and the customer service representatives for the Security and Counterintelligence team. Support Specialists work in a myriad of offices. The responsibilities of a Support Specialist include, but are not limited to: - Track/manage highly sensitive security processes - Maintain highly sensitive security information, disclosed only to authorized recipients, in appropriate formats, and within constraints of relevant laws (e.g., the Privacy Act and FOIA). - Prepare accurate and...

Responsibilities: The SADP is a three-year development program that trains new hires to become certified professional Signals Analysts. The program is designed to include intensive, structured, formal training courses and a wide range of work assignments focused on various aspects of signals analysis. Over the period of three years, selected candidates will gain experience through a rotational structure that includes exposure to different areas of specialization within signals analysis. The selected candidate will apply their knowledge in STEM to exploit advanced signals data and deliver analytic results that yield the highest impact intelligence and security outcomes for the NSA and the Nation. The path to becoming a certified professional Signals Analyst is divided into four parts: - Rotation: Tour each area of specialization offered at NSAW for a period of 6-12 months. Up to five rotational tours will be completed over the three-year period. Opportunities to travel outside...

Responsibilities: NSA Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly motivated, accomplished attorneys who are interested in joining its elite team of lawyers. The highest priority areas of law currently needed in NSA OGC are: - artificial intelligence - administrative law - human resources - government ethics - equal employment opportunity - litigation Other practice areas that are needed throughout the office are: - cybersecurity and national security law - government contracts - privacy and civil liberties - compliance programs - Congressional affairs At NSA OGC, you will analyze cutting-edge technical and intelligence issues and will frequently provide legal advice that relates to high-profile current events affecting our national security. Attorneys working in NSA OGC apply their expertise, skills, and education to solve a variety of challenges not found in the private sector or at any other government agency. You will have the opportunity to make...

Responsibilities: At NSA, mathematics and statistics are core disciplines present in every aspect of our mission: to protect our Nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes, and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive classified national security information. Mathematicians and Mathematical Statisticians contribute across our mission by bringing both subject matter expertise and creative, critical thinking. A wide range of technical expertise finds a natural fit at NSA including, but not limited to, fields of algebra, combinatorics, Fourier analysis, operations research, graph analytics, regression, machine learning, exploratory data analysis, stochastic processes, statistical modeling, forecasting, and cryptography. NSA solves its hardest problems and develops innovative...

Responsibilities: As a Machine Room Support Specialist at the Utah Data Center, you will be part of a team responsible for well over 100k square feet of IT Equipment Space (ITES). You will assist in maintaining full control of those rooms, including access lists, safety conditions, security practices and more, all in accordance with NSA/CSS Data Center Policies. You will review and approve machine room access requests daily, ensuring strict compliance with Agency ITES policies and procedures. You will audit ITES access logs for anomalies, in addition to supporting activities that may have resulted as an after-hours service request. You will conduct daily inspections and monitor room cleanliness, safety, and security. You will provide direct support for capability deployments into ITES you are responsible for. You will have responsibility to review and approve power, space, and cooling permits and contribute to planning activities for future capability deployments. Perform tasks...

Responsibilities: Project Director responsibilities may include: - Developing and overseeing project plans as well as day-to-day activities. - Leading blended teams of contractors and civilians. - Understanding of or experience in managing Agile software development projects. - Performing requirements management, resource management and quality assurance oversight. - Developing and tracking schedules. - Monitoring performance goals and mitigating risks. - Leading/mentoring junior staff. - Creating and sustaining a strong customer focus with key stakeholders. - Collaborating with and building relationships with others to accomplish goals. - Presenting project status and informational briefs to senior leadership. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who has previous project management experience with additional skills and experience in one or more of the following preferred: - Experience managing or overseeing hardware and/or software projects. - Certifications in DAWIA...

Responsibilities: HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in Business, Computers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Chinese and Farsi courses, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Work Experience Coordinator to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule: Students will be on a Grade and Step Scale. All work studies are a Grade 01 Step 01. High School Work Study students are on a part-time schedule and make approximately $15.00 per hour (in Maryland). Students will earn Annual Leave and Sick Leave at a rate of one hour of Annual Leave and one hour of Sick Leave for every...