National Security Agency · 14 hours ago
Signals Analyst Development Program (SADP) - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$87K/yr - $153K/yr
0+ years expThe National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking talented individuals for their Signals Analyst Development Program (SADP), a three-year program designed to develop professional signals analysts. The role involves analyzing signals from various sources to support Department of Defense initiatives in protecting U.S. forces globally.
National DefenseNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify and analyze waveforms in different domains (e.g., weapon or aircraft systems, communications systems)
Identify and analyze bit streams (e.g., multiplexers, error correction, voice and video compression, instrumentation systems)
Identify and analyze protocols (e.g., link layer, network layer, application layer)
Qualification
Required
Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field
A broader range of degrees will be considered for those who have completed a relevant military training program
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: signals analysis (COMINT, ELINT, FISINT or PROFORMA), or design and engineering of aerospace, communications, electronic or industrial systems
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience
A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience will be considered for applicants who have completed relevant military degree programs or completed relevant military training
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
A high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience will be considered for applicants who have completed relevant military degree programs or completed relevant military training
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
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
Preferred
The following degrees are highly sought after: Aerospace Engineer, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mathematics, and Physics
Benefits
NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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