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

Applied Research Mhemician / Mhemical Stistician

• Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland) Department of Defense Nional Security Agency/Central Security Service Summary NSA is actively searching for mhemicians and mhemical stisticians like you to join a vibrant community of mhemicians, stisticians, physicists, computer scientists, da scientists, and other intelligence professionals.

Newly-hired mhemicians and mhemical stisticians begin their careers in the Mhemics Development Program (MDP). For more informion about this exciting opportunity, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257514 Learn more about this agency Summary NSA is actively searching for mhemicians and mhemical stisticians like you to join a vibrant community of mhemicians, stisticians, physicists, computer scientists, da scientists, and other intelligence professionals. Newly-hired mhemicians and mhemical stisticians begin their careers in the Mhemics Development Program (MDP). For more informion about this exciting opportunity, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257514 Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Open & closing des 05/11/2026 to 05/24/2026 Salary $87,362

• $172,578 per year Pay scale & grade GG 7
• 13 Locion Few vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0132 Intelligence Supervisory stus No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Informion Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determinion process Nional security Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit stus No Announcement number 1257514 Control number 868738600 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees

• Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluion criteria.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Recent gradues Individuals who have gradued from an accredited educional institute or certifice program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Videos Duties Help At NSA, mhemics and stistics are core disciplines present in every aspect of our mission: to protect our Nion. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes, and dissemines intelligence informion derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive classified nional security informion. Mhemicians and Mhemical Stisticians contribute across our mission by bringing both subject mter expertise and creive, critical thinking. A wide range of technical expertise finds a nural fit NSA including, but not limited to, fields of algebra, combinorics, Fourier analysis, operions research, graph analytics, regression, machine learning, explorory da analysis, stochastic processes, stistical modeling, forecasting, and cryptography. NSA solves its hardest problems and develops innovive solutions by bringing together people with a wide range of mhemical backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints, which is key for NSA mission success. The Agency supports a dynamic mhemics 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 organizions. These opportunities and core mission needs help make NSA the largest employer of mhemicians and mhemical stisticians in the country. Newly-hired mhemicians and mhemical stisticians begin their careers in the Mhemics Development Program (MDP). The goal of the three-year MDP is to provide on-the-job training in the broad range of mhemical and stistical sciences NSA. This is primarily accomplished through 6-month tours in NSA offices of the MDP participant's choosing. Mentorship is provided for each tour and participants work on real mission problems. MDP members also study cryptologic mhemics, stistical da mining, and reled subjects in courses taught by Agency experts. Participants are required to develop skills in programming and using computional 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 applicion, including transcripts, through apply.intelligencecareers.gov. In addition, you should also send a soft copy PDF of your resume/CV, and all college transcripts (to include undergradue, gradue, and transfer transcripts) to mhjobs@uwe.nsa.gov. You may also include a cover letter (optional). Requirements Help Conditions of employment 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 investigion and polygraph. Qualificions The qualificions listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Mhemics, Physics, Engineering, Da Science, Computer Science, Stistics, or a reled STEM field. Degree must include least 24 semester credit hours (or 36 credit hours from universities on a quarter system) in advanced mhemics courses.

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. Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: the design, development, use, and evaluion of mhemics 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 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. Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: the design, development, use, and evaluion of mhemics 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. Educion The qualificions listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Mhemics, Physics, Engineering, Da Science, Computer Science, Stistics, or a reled STEM field. Degree must include least 24 semester credit hours (or 36 credit hours from universities on a quarter system) in advanced mhemics courses. Additional informion

Pay:

Salary offers are based on candides' educion level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account informion provided by the hiring manager/organizion regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range:

$87,362

• $172,578 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by locion, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits:

NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday

• Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.

m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

DCIPS Trial Period:

If selected for this position, you required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizional goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment termined unless you receive certificion, in writing, th your continued employment advances the public interest. If you do not receive certificion for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period th your employment termined and the effective de of such terminion. Expand Hide additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above.

Candides must possess:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Desire for continual learning
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required. Successful applicants may learn these skills the Agency.
• Programming expertise in any language
• Experience in the design, development, use, and evaluion of mhemical models, methods and/or techniques (e.

g., algorithm development)

NOTE:

Please submit your applicion, including transcripts, through apply.intelligencecareers.gov. In addition, you should also send a soft copy PDF of your resume/CV, and all college transcripts (to include undergradue, gradue, and transfer transcripts) to mhjobs@uwe.nsa.gov. You may also include a cover letter (optional). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help The Nional 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 Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides 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. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257514 Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.gov Address NSA External Hiring 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755 US Next steps To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257514 Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help The Nional 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 Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides 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. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257514 Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.gov Address NSA External Hiring 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755 US Next steps To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257514 Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Open & closing des 05/11/2026 to 05/24/2026 Salary $87,362

• $172,578 per year Pay scale & grade GG 7
• 13 Locion Few vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory stus No Security clearance Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Trust determinion process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit stus Announcement number 1257514 Control number 868738600