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

National Security Agency/Central Security Service • Fort Meade, MD

29d • Onsite

About The Position

NSA is actively searching for mathematicians and mathematical statisticians to join a vibrant community of mathematicians, statisticians, physicists, computer scientists, data scientists, and other intelligence professionals. 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. 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 participant's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and no experience (Entry/Developmental)
• 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 (Full Performance)
• 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 (Senior)
• 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.
• Degree must be in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related STEM field.
• Degree must include at least 24 semester credit hours (or 36 credit hours from universities on a quarter system) in advanced mathematics courses.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience can count for up to half the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across our mission by bringing both subject matter expertise and creative, critical thinking.
• Solve NSA's hardest problems and develop innovative solutions by bringing together people with a wide range of mathematical backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints.
• Learn and experiment in areas far from academic training.
• Participate in hands-on training, seminar series, conference travel, and professional organizations.
• Provide on-the-job training in the broad range of mathematical and statistical sciences at NSA through 6-month tours in NSA offices.
• Work on real mission problems with mentorship provided for each tour.
• Study cryptologic mathematics, statistical data mining, and related subjects in courses taught by Agency experts.
• Develop skills in programming and using computational resources to solve mission problems.

Benefits

• NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level