Investigator - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

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

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About The Position

Investigators conduct investigations and assessments regarding personnel, security, threats, and other Agency equities, helping ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of NSA/CSS operations and safeguard its mission, information, people, and facilities worldwide. They collect information about foreign connections through interviews, document gathering, and analysis, then report relevant information and communicate findings and conclusions.

Security and Counterintelligence (S&CI) protects NSA/CSS information, people, and facilities worldwide. Its Office of Counterintelligence addresses external and internal threats and promotes a culture of security. Investigators must successfully complete the NSA Special Agent's Course. The current specialization being hired for is Counterintelligence Assessments. Training is provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

This is a full-time federal position in Maryland, scheduled Monday through Friday, with a basic eight-hour-per-day work requirement. Salary offers depend on education, relevant experience, work level, location, and other hiring considerations; the stated range is $57,736–$133,142 for entry/developmental and full-performance levels. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing under Executive Order 12564.

Requirements

• Successfully complete all phases of the NSA Special Agent's Course.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable policies and regulations.
• Perform physical and potentially strenuous activities, including standing and walking.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Meet the applicable education and relevant-experience threshold for the entry/developmental or full-performance level.
• Relevant experience must be in one or more listed areas: security; counseling; social work; auditing; information technology systems security or policy; investigative interviewing or investigative report writing; applying or enforcing the law; performing EEO functions; government oversight; conducting intelligence work within the IC; or working as an investigator, grievance examiner, analyst, or compliance officer.
• Be subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Analysis, Behavioral Science, Communications, Criminology, International Studies, Finance, Law Enforcement, Political Science, or Psychology is preferred; a degree in any field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Apply interviewing, elicitation, and analysis techniques systematically.
• Complete detailed, concise, and accurate reports summarizing information developed during investigations.
• Conduct counterintelligence investigations to resolve problems, discuss foreign connections, clarify suspicious activities, and ensure compliance with security regulations.
• Create products based on analysis of counterintelligence data.
• Maintain liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies to coordinate matters of mutual interest.
• Collect information about foreign connections through interviews, document gathering, and analysis, and communicate findings and conclusions.

Benefits

• NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including access to a range of federal employee benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED