Exploitation Analyst - Experienced (GA, HI, MD, & TX) | Crofton, MD

as a precursor for assignment to a technical mission office at NSA. The NSA/CSS Signals Analysis Development Program (SADP) is a three-year development program of intensive, structured, formal training courses and diverse work assignments designed to produce professional signals analysts.

Signals Analysts analyze signals from various sources including: foreign communications, radar, and other electronic systems. The selected individual will apply their base-knowledge in mathematics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics to exploit advanced signals data to aid Department of Defense initiatives to protect U. S. forces around the globe. The selected

individual will work in a dynamic environment with duties that may include the following: - 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)NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcript is highly encouraged to be submitted with your application and may expedite processing. SKILLS The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for learning, problem-solving, analytic application and who is or can be: - accountable- flexible-

resilient- communicate effectively- collaborate with others The following degrees are highly sought after: Aerospace Engineer, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mathematics, and Physics.

Veterans with relevant military training in signals analysis and a Bachelor's degree in any area will be considered. PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE 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: $81,233 - $142,341 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance)Salary range varies by 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: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.

m. and 6:00 p. m. (flexible). POSITION SUMMARY Signals Analysis is a cutting-edge technical discipline that seeks to identify the purpose, content and user(s) of signals. Given today's rapidly evolving global communications, the NSA must maintain and develop a highly talented and diverse workforce of Signals Analysts who are a vital part in maintaining our technical capabilities to use the most sophisticated means to recover, understand, and derive intelligence from all manner of foreign signals. HOW TO APPLY 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 job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe. nsa. gov, @nsa. gov, and @U. S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. 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 www. intelligencecareers. gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion. DCIPS Disclaimer The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Do D 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. Do D 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 Do D Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

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based on evolving project requirements- integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards, and new vendor features- collaborate with experts in technical and application teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to support project requirements- define and analyze data requirements, mapping legacy data stores and formats to logical and physical data models- propose standard ways for information transport between IT systems and stored within corporate knowledge databases- perform architectural alignment of the enterprise logical data model and physical data models SKILLS The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving,

analytic, and interpersonal skills who is able to: - work in a team environment- adapt to change- provide innovative solutions- communicate effectively- multi-task across multiple projects The ideal candidate will also reflect specialized skill and experience in one or more of the following: - System administration with Windows, UNIX, and/or Linux- Programming and scripting experience (e.

g. C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, Node. js, Spark, Puppet, SALT, KAFKA, HADOOP)- Database design/development (e. g. Ni Fi, Mongo DB)- Network protocols and hardware- Virtualization fundamentals- Cloud architecture- Security architectures and appliances- Firewalls Boundary device solutions/architecture

PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE 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 ranges vary by location and work level. This position is hiring for a variety of locations to include: Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, Utah, & Maryland Salary Range: $81,233 - $183,500 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior, Expert)On-the-job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hour/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 (flexible). POSITION SUMMARY NSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information. We are looking for you to apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information. If you want to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations ' join our team of experts! Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science professionals!

HOW TO APPLY 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 job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe. nsa. gov, @nsa. gov, and @U. S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

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 www. intelligencecareers. gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion. DCIPS Disclaimer The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Do D 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. Do D 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 Do D 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. recblid nx67247krdkhy10f355vcqn2viwx7w PDN-9ad5d013-c6cf-4e03-86c1-5e2e6c08fbb4

Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U. S. Citizen. This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. Obtain/Maintain Contracting (1102) Professional Certification. Contracting Officer position. Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) required. Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (Do D 5500.7). Drug Testing Position. Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting

Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position is required. TS/SCI - Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information. Qualifications Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1102 series : Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification. Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering Do D 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current Do D employees or Armed Forces members, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions

with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000, are exempt from meeting this requirement.

Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officials : The individual must: Have completed (or willing to complete) all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions, AND Possess at least two years' experience in contracting (You MUST demonstrate you meet this basic qualification requirement for Contracting Officials in your resume.

Failure to provide this information by the close of the announcement may result in an Ineligible rating). All applicants must demonstrate/provide documentation they meet the above basic qualification requirements for Contracting Officials in their resume. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 , you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-09 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience using established methods and guidelines to research and analyze position papers, pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation on acquisition matters. For the GS-12 , you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience researching and analyzing position papers on acquisition matters and assisting on performing quality control functions for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation. For the GS-13 , you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience researching, analyzing and preparing position papers on acquisition matters and performing quality control functions for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation to analyze the efficiency of the contracting operation. Candidates must describe how their experience meets the specialized experience requirement within the body of their resume. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume.

No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the submission of your application. If interested, please email your resume to: & reference " Announcement 12188772. " Education Substitution of education for GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree (15 credits=1 year of higher level education). Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. Additional information This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for the Ft.

Meade, MD location and will be used to fill few vacancies. This public notice is to gather resumes that may or may not result in a referral or selection. A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. MAXIFLEX availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.

Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable.

For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. Contracting Foundational/Professional: Selectee must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with Do D Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification.

Additional information may be found at: www. dau. edu/back-to-basics. For more information on veterans' preference click here. Males born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). The Department of Defense (Do D) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.

This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.

For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-xyz X for assistance. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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