Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: 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.
With the rapid evolution of signals technology, the NSA must maintain and develop a highly talented and diverse workforce of Signals Analysts who are a vital part in maintaining our technical capabilities to collect signals intelligence.
The selected individual will be required to complete the SADP before being hired into a technical mission office at NSA.
The NSA/CSS Signals Analysis Development Program (SADP) is a 3 year development program designed to produce professional level signals analysts through an intensive, structured program of formal training courses and diverse work assignments.
Signals Analysts analyze signals from various sources, including foreign communications, radar and other electronic systems, and the selected individual will apply detailed math, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or physics knowledge to exploit state-of-the-art communication systems.
The selected individual will work in a dynamic environment with duties that can include the following:
- Identify and analyze waveforms in different domains (e.g., weapon systems, communications systems)
- Identify and analyze bitstreams (e.g., multiplexers, error correction, voice and video compression, instrumentation systems)
- Identify and analyze protocols (e.g., link layer, network layer, application layer)
NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcript is highly encouraged to be submitted with your application to expedite processing. SKILLS The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning, strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills who is/can be:
- accountable
- flexible
- resilient
- communicate effectively
- collaborate with others PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE On-the job training, Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 (flexible). POSITION SUMMARY Signals Analysis is a cutting-edge technical discipline that seeks to identify the purpose, content and user(s) of signals. Given today's rapidly evolving global communications, the NSA must maintain and develop a highly talented and diverse workforce of Signals Analysts who are a vital part in maintaining our technical capabilities to use the most sophisticated means to recover, understand, and derive intelligence from all manner of foreign signals. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov.
***PLEASE NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Additionally, the Federal Government requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated at the time of employment, subject to exceptions as required by law.
Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
Please note that you may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing.
Please Note: Job Posting could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants or position no longer available. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. DCIPS Disclaimer The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. recblid 8i0pm6grkfavk1gefekri3rvt2hkcs
