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National Security Agency · 2 days ago

Applied Research Mathematician / Mathematical Statistician

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $153K/yr

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking mathematicians and mathematical statisticians to join their vibrant community. This role involves on-the-job training in mathematical and statistical sciences through the Mathematics Development Program, where participants will work on real mission problems and have opportunities for professional development.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute across NSA's mission by bringing both subject matter expertise and creative, critical thinking

Participate in the Mathematics Development Program (MDP) to gain on-the-job training in mathematical and statistical sciences

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

Qualification

MathematicsStatisticsProgrammingMachine LearningStatistical 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

Candidates must possess: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, Desire for continual learning, Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team