Cryptanalysis Development Program (CADP) - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA is seeking analysts with a STEM background to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions. You will apply problem-solving expertise to develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems.

Join the world’s most advanced team of cryptanalytic professionals to help break codes and protect national security interests. Opportunities range from entry/developmental to senior levels, with clear paths for education advancement and

Qualifications

• STEM background and strong analytical abilities.
• Advanced degrees correlate with higher experience levels in cryptanalytic roles.
• Clear demonstration of problem-solving capabilities in complex cryptographic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems.
• Support national security objectives by solving complex cryptanalytic problems.

Skills

STEM background

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

NSA is in search of analysts with a STEM background to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions. We are looking for you to apply your problem-solving expertise to develop cryptanalytic capabilities and techniques to exploit cryptographic systems. Help break codes and protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of cryptanalytic professionals!

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.

SENIOR

• Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.