Applied Research Mathematician Mathematical Statistician Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

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 solutions by bringing together people with a wide range of mathematical backgrounds skills and viewpoints which is key for NSA mission success.

The Agency supports a dynamic mathematics community with substantial opportunities to learn and experiment in areas far from academic training. Additionally professional development is supported by hands-on training seminar series conference travel and professional organizations. These opportunities and core mission needs help make NSA the largest employer of mathematicians and mathematical statisticians in the country.

Newly-hired mathematicians and mathematical statisticians begin their careers in the Mathematics Development Program (MDP). The goal of the three-year MDP is to provide on-the-job training in the broad range of mathematical and statistical sciences at NSA. This is primarily accomplished through 6-month tours in NSA offices of the MDP participants choosing. Mentorship is provided for each tour and participants work on real mission problems. MDP members also study cryptologic mathematics statistical data mining and related subjects in courses taught by Agency experts. Participants are required to develop skills in programming and using computational resources to solve mission problems. Various short-term and long-term travel opportunities exist for interested participants but are not required.

NOTE: Please submit your application including transcripts addition you should also send a soft copy PDF of your resume/CV and all college transcripts (to include undergraduate graduate and transfer transcripts) to You may also include a cover letter (optional).

• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a Bachelors degree and no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: the design development use and evaluation of mathematics models methods or techniques (for example algorithm development) to study issues and solve problems. Experience may also include network engineering computer science physics software engineering electrical engineering.

SENIOR
Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: the design development use and evaluation of mathematics models methods or techniques (for example algorithm development) to study issues and solve problems. Experience may also include network engineering computer science physics software engineering electrical engineering. Leadership experience can count for up to half the experience requirement.