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National Security Agency · 5 days ago

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

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $153K/yr

0+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is actively searching for mathematicians and mathematical statisticians to join a vibrant community of professionals. The role involves providing on-the-job training in mathematical and statistical sciences through the Mathematics Development Program (MDP), while contributing to national security missions through innovative problem-solving and analytical skills.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

At NSA, mathematics and statistics are core disciplines present in every aspect of our mission: to protect our Nation

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

Qualification

MathematicsStatisticsProgrammingMathematical modelingAnalytical skillsDesire for learningProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

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

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 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

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants