Data Scientist Development Program: Launch Your Career

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking senior-level data scientists to tackle challenging problems using big data, HPC, ML, and related technologies. Entry, Full Performance, Senior, and Expert levels are defined by education and experience, with required programming and data-focused capabilities.

Applicants will take the Data Science Examination (DSE) at a local site as part of the process and must submit unofficial transcripts at the stage of application.

Qualifications

• Designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, statistical analysis, statistical consulting, AI development, computational science, software engineering, data visualization, or data engineering.
• Leadership experience, formal or informal, is required for higher levels.
• Transcripts from each academic institution are required before interview.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Data Science Examination (DSE) as part of the selection process.
• Transcripts must be submitted as part of the online application.
• Applicants will be evaluated for minimum qualifications after passing the DSE.

Skills

Machine learning

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Statistical consulting

AI development

Computational science

Software engineering

Technical writing

Data visualization

Data engineering

Programming

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

Programming

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking senior-level data scientists to tackle challenging problems using big data, HPC, ML, and related technologies. Entry, Full Performance, Senior, and Expert levels are defined by education and experience, with required programming and data-focused capabilities.

Applicants will take the Data Science Examination (DSE) at a local site as part of the process and must submit unofficial transcripts at the stage of application.