Data Scientist - Entry to Expert Level (Maryland Location)

Data Science at the National Security Agency (NSA) is a multi-disciplinary field that uses elements of mathematics statistics, computer science, and application-specific knowledge to gather, make and communicate principled conclusions from data. Data Science is present in every aspect of the mission. NSA Data Scientists tackle challenging real-world problems leveraging big data, high-performance computing, machine learning, and a breadth of other methodologies. We are looking for critical thinkers, problem solvers, and motivated individuals who are enthusiastic about data and believe that answers to hard questions lie in the yet-to-be-told story of diverse, complicated data sets. You will employ your mathematical science, computer science, and quantitative analysis skills to develop solutions to complex data problems and take full advantage of NSA's capabilities to tackle the highest priority foreign intelligence and cybersecurity challenges.

Degree must be in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science. A degree in a related field (i.e. Computer Information Systems, Engineering, a degree in physical/hard sciences - physics, biology, astronomy, other science disciplines - behavioral, social, library, and life may be considered.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL - Entry is with a Bachelors degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE - Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

SENIOR - Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

EXPERT - Entry is with a Bachelors degree plus 9 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience. An Associates degree plus 11 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.