Audio/Visual Specialist

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Live Events personnel at the National Security Agency (NSA) provides audio/visual support for meetings, productions, campaigns, and Town Halls, utilizing video production techniques, camera skills, and AV routing.

The role involves operating production equipment, preparing equipment for broadcasts, advising customers on routing and displaying signals, scheduling events, and ensuring high quality broadcasts. This is a full-time position at Fort Meade, MD with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Experience operating multimedia systems in conference rooms, auditoriums, or similar settings.
• Experience recording audio and video for productions such as events or interviews.
• Ability to disseminate media products (articles, reports, graphics, photographs, videos).

Responsibilities

• Operate audio/visual systems and technology.
• Prepare audio, video, and lighting equipment for broadcasts and recordings.
• Ensure high quality broadcasts by connecting, tuning, and configuring AV setups and routing sources to video walls and displays.
• Advise and assist customers with presentation requirements from routing to display of signals.
• Schedule customers' events and productions.

Skills

Operate production equipment

Record audio/video

Broadcast/stream live events

Routing and display signals

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Video walls

LCD screens

Routers

Switchers

Projection equipment

Job description

NSA has received approval from the Department of War to hire for specific critical positions during the hiring freeze, per DoW memorandum 'Immediate Civilian Hiring Freeze for Alignment with National Defense Priorities' dated 28 February.

Job Description

Audio/Visual Specialist - Mid Level (Maryland)

Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD
Pay Plan: GG , Grade: 09/1 to 09/10
Open: 2026-09-08, Close: 2026-09-10

Job Posting: 1261966

Responsibilities

• Operate audio/visual systems and technology.
• Prepare audio, video, and lighting equipment for broadcasts and recordings.
• Ensure high quality broadcasts by connecting, tuning, and configuring audio/visual set ups; operating automated touch panels to control audio/visual technologies; routing video and audio sources to large video walls, LCD screens, confidence monitors; and monitoring feeds.
• Advise and assist customers with presentation requirements ranging from routing, connecting, and displaying computer and audio/visual signals, to the use of conventional media.
• Schedule customers' events and productions.

Job Summary

Live Events personnel at the National Security Agency (NSA) provides NSA with audio/visual support for various meetings, productions, campaigns, and Town Halls, utilizing video production techniques, camera skills, and AVMM routing.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Any degree is acceptable. Relevant experience must be in either operating multimedia systems using audio, visual, or data capabilities (for example, conference rooms, auditoriums, VTC) or in customer service. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

• Operate production equipment (for example, audio, video, projection, lighting, switchers, routers, specialty printers).
• Record audio and/or video for productions (for example, events, interviews, b-roll).
• Disseminate media products (for example, articles, reports, graphics, photographs, videos).
• Broadcast/stream live events.
• Conceptualize, coordinate, produce, or direct live events.
• Edit and/or mix audio.
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly.
• Operate and/or maintain media display equipment, systems, or networks (for example, displays screens, video walls, digital signs).
• Select the appropriate equipment for a job.

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: $70,623 - $91,815 (Full Performance). Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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).

DCIPS Trial Period: If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.

Additional Eligibility & Requirements

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. NSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.

The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application)

• 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
• 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
• 3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
• 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

DCIPS Disclaimer

**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS** Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority. Veterans' Preference In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement," NSA applies veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application. Acceptable documentation includes:

• DD-214: "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4); OR- Certification of Service: a written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date; AND- Standard Form 15 (SF-15) Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf).
• If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability; AND- VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating)

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/).

**Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans' preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.**