Former Intelligence Community (IC) Professionals

The National Security Agency employs a diverse workforce that plays a critical role in protecting our nation's security every day. The NSA is seeking individuals with relevant Intelligence Community (IC) experience to support our mission. Previous NSA employees are highly encouraged to apply to this job posting. Applicants to this advertisement will be considered against the two skill areas that they chose in the screening questions and will be required to meet all applicable minimum qualifications. To determine the minimum qualifications associated with a particular vacancy, please review the relevant vacancy announcement.
Retired Federal government employees are encouraged to apply directly to the "Retired Federal Government Employees" job posting so that we can consider your application as a reemployed annuitant. In addition, we suggest you contact the Office of Personnel Management should you have any questions regarding the impact of reemployment on your current benefits as a federal retiree.

The minimum qualifications against which the applicant will be evaluated derive from the skill area to which they are matched. In addition, the applicant must have previous experience working as a civilian employee or military affiliate in an Intelligence Community Agency.

NSA corporately hires for many areas of consideration. Your responses to screening questions attached to this job posting will help us to guide you toward the area(s) that best fit your background/experience:
o Computer Science
o Cybersecurity & Analysis
o Data Science
o Engineering and Physical Science
o Language Analysis
o Mathematics
o Networking and Telecommunications
o Signals Analysis

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.
A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. **Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com**
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. NSA is also committed to the promotion of diversity within its workforce. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion.

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. 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.