Summary
NSA is in search of analysts with a STEM background to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions. We are looking for you to apply your problem-solving expertise to develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems. Help break codes and protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of cryptanalytic professionals!
Responsibilities
The NSA must maintain and develop a highly skilled workforce. The NSA/CSS Cryptanalysis Development Program (CADP) is designed to produce professional cryptanalysts through an intensive, structured program of formal training courses and varied work assignments. The CADP is a three-year development program where participants complete five (5) tours of duty in cryptanalytic offices, attend seven (7) required courses, and choose at least two (2) elective courses. After completion, they are then placed in a technical mission office to use their cryptanalytic skills. Cryptanalysts at the NSA monitor and detect problems in data flow or collection to ensure collection quality. They analyze garbled intercepts by using processing skills and techniques, conduct analysis of signals and/or cryptographic data, and use that knowledge to diagnose and exploit encrypted material. They also debug and test software programs. The selected individual will work in a dynamic environment with duties that can include the following: - Analyzing data of various types - Formulating questions and hypotheses about the data - Testing hypotheses, usually via computer programs - Drawing conclusions from test results PLEASE NOTE: A copy of unofficial transcripts for all college courses must be submitted with the application in order for the application to be fully considered.
Qualifications
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Education
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (for example, Data Science, Physics, Statistics). For Full Performance and Senior level, relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: cryptanalysis, math, research, communications technologies, statistics, computer science, data science, engineering, programming, analysis of data or patterns, or providing formal instruction in any of the above.