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ID #43089644
State Maryland
City Fortmeade
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source National Security Agency
Showed 2022-06-16
Date 2022-06-15
Deadline 2022-08-14
Category Et cetera
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Signals Analyst Professional - Entry/Experienced Level (MD, CO, GA, HI, TX)

Maryland, Fortmeade, 20755 Fortmeade USA

Vacancy expired!

Position SummarySignals 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.DCIPS DisclaimerThe National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD 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.How To Apply - ExternalTo apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from

PLEASE NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. 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.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD 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.

Please note that you may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing.

Please Note: Job Posting could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants or position no longer available. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleSalary is commensurate with education and experience. On-the-job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Typical schedule: Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 (flexible). Applicants should be aware that some positions support 24/7 operations, based on mission requirements, and shift schedules may vary to include night shifts.SkillsThe ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills who is/can:

- accountable- flexible- resilient- communicate effectively- collaborate with others

Specialized skills and experience in one or more of the following is desired:

- applying specialized tools and computer-based programs to process data for analytic problems- assessing applicability of available tools to various situations- combining analytics, tools, and visualization to support analysis- interpreting output of specialized tools and computer-based programs- programming / script development- weapon system design or testing- telemetry system design or implementationResponsibilitiesNSA Overview

The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive of classified national security information.

As part of the offensive mission, NSA provides foreign Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), consistent with our authorities, to our nation's policy makers and military forces in order to defend our nation, save lives, protect U.S. interests, and advance U.S. alliances. Given today's rapid evolution of signals and advancements in adversarial technologies, the NSA must maintain and develop a highly talented and diverse workforce of SIGINT analysis professionals (Signals Analysts, Target Systems Analysts, and Signals Analytic Technique Developers) spanning expertise in communications intelligence (COMINT), electronic intelligence (ELINT), foreign instrumentation signals intelligence (FISINT), and PROFORMA (formatted data communications) intelligence. These professionals play a vital part in maintaining our technical capabilities to recover, understand, exploit and derive intelligence from foreign signals.

COMINT is technical and intelligence information derived from foreign communications; it includes intelligence derived from the content of the communications and data derived from tracking communication patterns and protocols (traffic analysis) and establishing links between intercommunicating parties or groups. ELINT is technical and geolocation information derived from foreign non-communication electromagnetic emissions, most commonly from radars and electromagnetic interference. ELINT analysis reveals capabilities, limitations, vulnerabilities, tactical use, and strategic applications of these systems. FISINT consists of technical information and intelligence derived from the intercept of foreign electromagnetic emissions associated with the testing and operational deployment of spacecraft, aircraft, and weapons systems; FISINT signals include but are not limited to telemetry, beaconry, and video data links. PROFORMA is machine-generated data communications associated with military C4ISR, civil, industrial, commercial and personal applications; analysis of PROFORMA data conveys information derived from sensors and/or control systems.

Do any of the items below interest you? If so, this position may be the perfect fit for you.

- Enjoy abstract puzzles and other problem-solving challenges- Tinkering with hardware or have technological curiosity- Reverse engineering of hardware or equipment, such as disassembling or repair- Appreciation and interest in weaponry systems, rockets, or other aerial projectiles- Interest in clandestine intelligence activities- Open to applying your skills in new and nontraditional ways- Desire to help NSA/DoD in accomplishing missions

Responsibilities of Signals Analyst Professionals may include:

- Conduct target analysis and research.- Use knowledge of customer requirements to collect, process, analyze and/or report on signals intelligence information.- Identify and analyze signal waveforms (e.g., weapon systems or communication systems), bit streams (e.g., multiplexers, error correction, voice and video compression, or instrumentation systems), and/or protocols (e.g., link layer, network layer, or application layer).- Report signal parametric data and intelligence information in databases, narrative reports, and oral presentations.- Collaborate with collection managers, developers, analysts, and reporters to optimize resources, develop new solutions to analytic challenges, fuse multiple sources of information, and deliver critical intelligence to a variety of customers.

NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcript is highly encouraged to be submitted with your application to expedite processing.

The following courses are relevant to this position: entry level military degree programs (or equivalent), OR who have completed relevant advanced military signals analysis training (for example, 3810 (Intermediate Technical ELINT) or 4810 (Advanced Technical ELINT)).

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