Overview
Cryptologic Engagement Officer Jobs in Fort Meade, MD at National Security Agency
Cryptologic Engagement Officers’ responsibilities include: – Developing, nurturing, and/or negotiating relationships with the Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), Industry and foreign partners. – Operating in a collaborative and responsive environment, maximizing dynamic partner capabilities. – Assessing stakeholder needs and identifying capabilities to address those needs. – Providing timely and effective support and information sharing within appropriate legal authorities. – Identifying the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization and responding accordingly.
Job Summary
Cryptologic Engagement Officers engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver products; protect assets – for example: make procurements; influence policy; protect, develop and acquire human resources; develop partnerships; and share and receive knowledge.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. A degree in any field is acceptable. Military training must be at least 18 semester hours of coursework on serving as a liaison or in NSA mission areas.. Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: an area directly related to NSA mission (for example, collection, intelligence, cryptology), NSA/IC/DoW mission support, NSA/IC/DoW inter-agency support, or NSA-relevant industry, academic, or governmental entities. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or military training plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or military training plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 1 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or military training plus 8 years of relevant experience, or 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. EXPERT Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 13 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or military training plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Competencies
The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and who possesses strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytic, interpersonal skills, and is: – Customer and results oriented. – Able to negotiate with and influence others. – Able to build relationships across the Agency and with external stakeholders, as appropriate. – Able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment. – Able to take action in highly complex situations. – Detail-oriented. – Able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables. – Able to identify, manage and resolve conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. – Accountable. – Adaptable. Preferred qualifications for one of the Cryptologic Engagement Officer focus areas include the following: – 3+ years of experience supporting Joint, Service and Inter-Agency planning processes (CONPLANs, OPLANs, Campaign Plans) and/or planning processes that support the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) in order to meet Command, Service, and Agency training objectives. – Broad knowledge and understanding of structure, functions, capabilities, and products related to assigned Combatant Commands (CCMD) or military units. – Experience supporting Joint, Service and Inter-Agency processes in order to understand and support the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) including exercise execution, to successfully meet the CCMD or military service training objectives. – Must have the ability to communicate effectively with individuals (military and civilian) of higher grade/rank. Experience in support to military operations and a general knowledge of support to CCMDs is helpful, but not mandatory. New employees will undergo a training program to set them up for success in the job.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates’ education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: $70,623 – $197,200 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior, Expert) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. Training will be provided based on the selectee’s needs and experience. Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). Some positions may require shift work, weekends, and holidays. TDY: For some Cryptologic Engagement Officers, occasional to frequent domestic or foreign travel could be required. DCIPS Trial Period: If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans’ preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency’s needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency’s organizational goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period that your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.
How to apply
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DCIPS Disclaimer
**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS** Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority. Veterans’ Preference In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement," NSA applies veterans’ preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application. Acceptable documentation includes: – DD-214: "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4); OR – Certification of Service: A written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date; AND – Standard Form 15 (SF-15) Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf). If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability; AND – VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating) You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/). **Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans’ preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.
Title: Cryptologic Engagement Officer
Company: National Security Agency
Location: Fort Meade, MD
