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There is a Place for You at NSA

Whatever expertise you bring to our team at the National Security Agency, your unique skills will play a role in protecting our families, friends, communities, service members, and ultimately, the nation.

All Roles are Mission Critical

NSA’s SIGINT mission collects intelligence about our foreign adversaries. Our cybersecurity mission safeguards critical U.S. information. Both of these duties demand a team of technical experts as well as business and HR professionals, linguists, intelligence analysts, communications specialists and more. We have career opportunities in 17 different fields, so there is truly something for everyone.

When You Take Care of the Nation, The Nation Takes Care of You

NSA supports its diverse workforce through benefits and opportunities that foster both work-life balance and career development. Along with a fantastic federal benefits package and a generous amount of paid time off, we also offer flexible schedules, relocation assistance, robust well-being services and countless opportunities to advance your career through training and mentorship.

There is Job Security in Protecting National Security

NSA’s work isn’t subject to market volatility or economic downturns. The threats to our nation never stop ­– and neither do we.

Visit IntelligenceCareers.gov/NSA to learn about our mission and how you can have a rewarding career that safeguards the country’s future ­– and your own.

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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - Language (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
If you are selected as a program participant, you are required to work in a foreign language program majoring in Chinese at NSA after college graduation for at least one-and-a-half times your length of study. If you should leave NSA employment earlier, we'll make arrangements for you to pay back the government for your tuition and mandatory educational fees. Also, students accepted into the program must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter of their freshman year and a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter after their freshman year. The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications from across the country for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program-Language. This tuition assistance program is looking for high school seniors, minorities, who are planning to pursue studies in Chinese language as a part of their college degree program. This program provides a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in Foreign...

Sep 16, 2024
Full time
 
NSA Summer 2025 Internship Program - Texas
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The NSA Summer Internship Program at our San Antonio, TX location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs. NSA currently offers more than 30 Summer Intern Programs in a variety of fields to include: Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Intelligence Analysis, Language, Business, Human Resources, Security & Counterintelligence, Strategic Communications, Psychology and Signals Intelligence. When applying to this ad you will be considered for all Summer Internship Programs and may be selected to...

Sep 16, 2024
Full time
 
Cooperative Education Program (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
NSA's Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program at Fort Meade, MD offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These Co-op opportunities are open to students who are majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security (technical track), Data Science, or Mathematics. Right from the start, you will be involved in real life projects and will have full use of NSA labs, equipment, and advanced technologies. These areas will offer you increasing challenges and satisfying learning experiences, since our mission demands that we work on the cutting edge of technology. The full listing of each Co-op description and details...

Sep 16, 2024
NSA Summer 2025 Internship Program - Colorado
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The NSA Summer Internship Program at our Denver, CO location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs. NSA currently offers more than 30 Summer Intern Programs in a variety of fields to include: Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Intelligence Analysis, Language, Business, Human Resources, Security & Counterintelligence, Strategic Communications, Psychology and Signals Intelligence. When applying to this ad you will be considered for all Summer Internship Programs and may be selected to process...

Sep 16, 2024
NSA Summer 2025 Internship Program - Hawaii
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The NSA Summer Internship Program at our Oahu, HI location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs. NSA currently offers more than 30 Summer Intern Programs in a variety of fields to include: Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Intelligence Analysis, Language, Business, Human Resources, Security & Counterintelligence, Strategic Communications, Psychology and Signals Intelligence. When applying to this ad you will be considered for all Summer Internship Programs and may be selected to process...

Sep 16, 2024
NSA Summer 2025 Internship Program - Georgia
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The NSA Summer Internship Program at our Augusta, GA location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs. NSA currently offers more than 30 Summer Intern Programs in a variety of fields to include: Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Intelligence Analysis, Language, Business, Human Resources, Security & Counterintelligence, Strategic Communications, Psychology and Signals Intelligence. When applying to this ad you will be considered for all Summer Internship Programs and may be selected to...

Sep 16, 2024
Deputy Chief, Office of Contracting / Deputy Head of the Contracting Activity (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
Serves in an official position of Defense Senior Executive Level Leader regardless of his/her organizational level. Assures that the Agency achieves its mission by developing its major programs, goals, and plans. Responsible for the overall success or failure of Agency programs and initiatives, and delegates program implementation tasks--the day-to-day or functional work activities--to mid-level managers. Considers Agency goals and performance strategically, by setting the Agency's overall direction via its strategic plans. As a result, often works with people and organizations outside his/her immediate organization--to include the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense at large--to defend controversial or critical long-range NSA plans. Provides authoritative advice, serves as NSA spokesperson, and is ultimately accountable for effective and efficient Agency operations and its compliance with policy (to include approving out-year budget documents). Exhibits...

Sep 16, 2024
ASCP Medical Technologist - Mid Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The National Security Agency Office of Occupational Health & Well-Being (OHWB) has an immediate opening for a Medical Technologist to support the mission by applying professional knowledge in the field of medical technology to advise on, supervise and/or perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and/or clinical laboratory tests and examinations. Provide laboratory results to clients (both internal and external) as appropriate and maintain those records in accordance with laboratory governing body regulation. Medical Technologist's at the NSA responsibilities include: - Performing laboratory testing (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases) in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, to include phlebotomy. - Maintaining accreditations, performing quality control, quality assessment and laboratory safety functions. - Performing administrative and operational support duties such as : coordinating or monitoring contract services...

Sep 16, 2024
Director of Capabilities, NSA/CSS Colorado / Chief, Regional Capabilities Center - Central
National Security Agency CO, USA
Serves in an official position of Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service Leader regardless of his/her organizational level. Assures that the Agency achieves its mission by developing its major programs, goals, and plans. Responsible for the overall success or failure of Agency programs and initiatives, and delegates program implementation tasks--the day-to-day or functional work activities--to mid-level managers. Considers Agency goals and performance strategically, by setting the Agency's overall direction via its strategic plans. As a result, often works with people and organizations outside his/her immediate organization--to include the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense at large--to defend controversial or critical long-range NSA plans. Provides authoritative advice, serves as NSA spokesperson, and is ultimately accountable for effective and efficient Agency operations and its compliance with policy (to include approving out-year budget documents)....

Sep 16, 2024
Attorney Fellow (Legal Honors Program) - Mid/Experienced Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The National Security Agency (NSA) Office of General Counsel (OGC) is looking for highly motivated entry-level attorneys with a commitment to public service to join its Legal Honors Program in the Fall of 2025. The Legal Honors Program is NSA OGC's exclusive entry-level attorney hiring program. The three-year program includes rotations in both operational and support practice areas. NSA OGC has eight legal practice groups, which provide legal advice on the full breadth of legal issues confronting NSA, including legislation, intelligence operations, cybersecurity, ethics, procurement, research and development, litigation, environmental law, patents, personnel security, and employment issues. NSA OGC is seeking superior Honors Program applicants who are interested in joining its exceptional team of lawyers who provide legal advice to the Agency as it carries out its critical national security missions. Attorneys working in NSA OGC apply their expertise, skills, and education to...

Sep 16, 2024
Retired Federal Government Civilian Employees (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
Retired Federal civilian employees employed at the National Security Agency (NSA) provide expertise and corporate knowledge to temporarily support mission requirements, augment the existing work force, and/or mentor the next generation of Agency employees. Please respond to the screening questions attached to this job posting. Your responses enable our hiring team to match your skills and experience to mission needs. Are you a retired Federal civilian, who is willing to work on a temporary or part-time basis? Applicants will be evaluated by hiring managers and assessed according to the position requirements. Qualified applicants must be either current Federal civilian retirees or be within 6 months of retirement from civilian Federal service. Retired Federal civilian employees are encouraged to apply so that your skills and experience can be reviewed according to current needs and requirements. Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of...

Sep 16, 2024
NSA Summer Internship - Utah
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The NSA Summer Internship Program at our Draper, Utah location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs. NSA currently offers more than 30 Summer Intern Programs in a variety of fields to include: Computer Science, Mathematics Cybersecurity, Engineering, Intelligence Analysis, Language, Business, Human Resources, Security & Counterintelligence, Strategic Communications, Psychology and Signals Intelligence. When applying to this ad you will be considered for all Summer Internship Programs and may be selected to process for...

Sep 16, 2024
Former Intelligence Community (IC) Professionals
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
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...

Sep 16, 2024
NSA Summer 2025 Internship Program - Maryland
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
The NSA Summer Internship Program at our Fort Meade, MD location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs. NSA currently offers more than 30 Summer Intern Programs in a variety of fields to include: Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Intelligence Analysis, Language, Business, Human Resources, Security & Counterintelligence, Strategic Communications, Psychology and Signals Intelligence. When applying to this ad you will be considered for all Summer Internship Programs and may be selected to...

Sep 16, 2024
High School Work Study Program - Baltimore/Washington
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in Business, Computers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Graphic Arts, Construction, and Chinese courses, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Work Experience Coordinator to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school. The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in business, computer, engineering, manufacturing, construction, graphic arts, intelligence analysis aide, and Chinese...

Sep 16, 2024
High School Work Study Program - Colorado
National Security Agency CO, USA
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in either Business or Technical Computer courses, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Work Experience Coordinator to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school. The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in business and computers. The program provides hands-on work experience from September-August for 4 hours per day/20 hours per week Monday-Friday with a security...

Sep 16, 2024
Cooperative Education Program - Hawaii
National Security Agency HI, USA
NSA's Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program at Hawaii offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These Co-op opportunities are open to students who are majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security (technical track) or pursuing a Chinese language focused major. Right from the start, you will be involved in real life projects and will have full use of NSA labs, equipment, and advanced technologies. These areas will offer you increasing challenges and satisfying learning experiences, since our mission demands that we work on the cutting edge of technology. The full listing of each Co-op description and...

Sep 16, 2024
High School Work Study Program - Texas
National Security Agency San Antonio, TX, USA
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in either Business or Technical Computer courses, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Career Preparation Department (formerly CO-OP department) to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school. The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in business and computers. The program provides hands-on work experience from September-August for 4 hours per day/20 hours per week...

Sep 16, 2024
High School Work Study Program - Hawaii
National Security Agency HI, USA
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in Business, Technical Computer, Chinese Language, or AP English, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is Subject to Change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Work Experience Coordinator to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school. The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in business, computer, Chinese language, and intelligence analysis. The program provides hands-on work experience from August-July with a security...

Sep 16, 2024
Cooperative Education Program - Language (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
NSA's Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program at Fort Meade, MD offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These Co-op opportunities are open to students who are pursuing a Chinese language-focused major. Right from the start, you will be involved in real life projects and will have full use of NSA labs, equipment, and advanced technologies. These areas will offer you increasing challenges and satisfying learning experiences, since our mission demands that we work on the cutting edge of technology. The full listing of each Co-op description and details can be found by visiting: Intelligencecareers.gov/nsa/students-and-internships. If unable to open...

Sep 16, 2024
High School Work Study Program - Alaska
National Security Agency Anchorage, AK, USA
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Morse Code Program application is open only to high school juniors who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Work Experience Coordinator to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school. The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in Morse Code. The program provides hands-on work experience from August 2025 to July 2026 for 4 hours per day/20 hours per week Monday-Friday with a security clearance, part-time salary, paid leave, and the opportunity for...

Sep 16, 2024
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - STEM (Maryland)
National Security Agency Fort Meade, MD, USA
If you are selected as a program participant, you are required to work in your area of study at NSA after your college graduation for at least one-and-a-half times your length of study. If you resign from the Stokes Educational program prior to satisfying your commitment, you will be required to pay back the government for your tuition and mandatory educational fees. Students accepted into the program must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter in the freshman year and a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter after the freshman year. The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications from across the country for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program. This tuition assistance program is looking for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Computer or Electrical Engineering. This program provides a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in...

Sep 16, 2024
High School Work Study Program - Georgia
National Security Agency Augusta, GA, USA
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in the areas of business, computer technology, engineering, graphic arts, manufacturing, construction, Chinese language or humanities, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must apply online at www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA. Student must also email their resume, student evaluation, and office high school transcripts showing their junior year work in progress classes to NSAG_HCO@nsa.gov. Students also need to check with their High School Work-Based Learning Coordinator to determine the school's application process. The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid...

Sep 16, 2024
High School Work Study Program - Utah
National Security Agency Draper, UT, USA
HIGH SCHOOL WORK STUDY PROGRAM The National Security Agency's (NSA) High School Work Study (HSWS) Program application is open only to high school juniors who are enrolled in Technical Computer or Chinese Language courses, and who plan to participate in a school-sponsored Work Experience Program during their senior year. **Program is subject to change** APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, students must check with their High School Work Experience Coordinator to determine the school's application process as well as specific course requirements for their school. The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in computer and Chinese language. The program provides hands-on work experience from September-August for 4 hours per day/20 hours per week Monday-Friday with a...

Sep 16, 2024