Where Intelligence Goes to Work
The National Security Agency (NSA) is a world leader in the protection and exploitation of intelligence. We gather and analyze foreign signals intelligence to produce vital information for U.S. policymakers and warfighters. And we protect American intelligence from the ever-listening ears of our adversaries, giving our Nation a decisive edge.
At the Nation's top cryptologic organization, you can work with the best and the brightest, using your intelligence to solve some of the Nation's most difficult challenges. Your solutions can play a major role in shaping the course of world history.
NSA is world leader in many technology fields and conducts one of the U.S. Government's leading research and development programs. We are also the largest employer of Mathematicians in the country, as well as one of the most important centers of foreign language analysis and research.
The NSA Mission
NSA is responsible for carrying out two of the Nation's most important and sensitive intelligence activities SSignals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Information Assurance (IA).
SIGINT involves intercepting, decrypting, and analyzing foreign adversaries' communications to produce intelligence that gives the Nation an information advantage. We are also responsible for the protection of U.S. Government information systems. Together the two missions promote a single goal: information superiority for America and its allies.
Career Opportunities
NSA is looking for people who are intelligent and imaginative critical thinkers who can contribute innovative ideas to solve our most difficult challenges. NSA currently has exciting career opportunities available in the following fields:
- Computer/Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Foreign Language
- Intelligence Analysis
- Cryptanalysis
- Signals Analysis
- Business Management
- Finance & Accounting
- Co-op, Internship, and Scholarship Programs
- And More
For more information about these career opportunities and student programs, please visit www.NSA.gov/Careers.
Training and Development Programs
Expanding your intelligence is a priority at NSA. As an NSA employee, you will have the opportunity to enhance your competency in your career field through a variety of educational and training programs. Our National Cryptologic School addresses the professional and technical development of NSA employees and provides the unique training needed by both the NSA workforce and several elements throughout the Department of Defense. We also sponsor employees for undergraduate and graduate level study at the Nation's top universities and colleges.
Benefits
In addition to working with advanced technology and making a difference in the world, you'll enjoy an incredible benefits package, paid time off, health and life insurance, competitive pay, flexible work hours, moving assistance, and much more.
Apply Online
For more information about the career opportunities available at NSA and to apply online, visit www.NSA.gov/Careers.
U.S. citizenship is required. NSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, handicap, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.