Total 5 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Fort Meade, Maryland

In this position, you will:

• Convert data to database format and upload to a database
  • As a part of a team, the Trainee will modify computer code to convert data to the appropriate format
  • Execute the script and compile data in the prescribed folder
  • As a part of a team, the Trainee will modify computer code to uploaded formatted data to internal databases
• Verify and Validate
  • Review the converted and uploaded to ensure the information is correct with the raw data
• Collaborate and Communicate with team
  • Timely and high quality completion of tasks in support of work conducted by the team
  • Timely and high quality communication with team members on the status of Trainees activities

• You will identify, collect, document, preserve, and transport evidence to ensure integrity for forensic analysis and judicial proceedings.
• You will enter, upload, maintain, review, and/or update health care records (e.g., patient data, patient identifiers).
• You will receive batch folder, containing chain of custody documents, which serves as the initial source material for data entry purposes.
• You will receive bulk mail deliveries of urine specimens from U.S. Postal Service, other commercial couriers, and in person.
• You will Inventory each shipping container to determine if the specimens, within, are accompanied by the appropriate forms and documentation.
• You will recognize, identify, and annotate discrepancy codes as they apply to box, form, or urine specimen bottle, requiring significant attention to detail and independent judgment.

• Works under close supervision wherein the work is closely reviewed/monitored and detailed guidance provided. Must participate in all required training (emergency rescue drills, emergency action plan simulations).
• Mandatory certifications must be complete within 30 calendar days of employment, after which the incumbent will be reassigned to lifeguard duties at an aquatic facility.
• Training includes lifeguarding, First Aid (American Red Cross or equivalent like Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS) and American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED).
• For Water Parks upgrade the certification to: 'Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR/PR/AED' (American Red Cross)
• For facilities using Oxygen Administration, the Oxygen Administration certification (American Red Cross "Oxygen Administration" or equivalent training like from the Fire Department) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.

• Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
• Assist a firefighter crew member in controlling and extinguishing fires.
• Perform maintenance and decontamination on tools and equipment after operations are complete.
• Perform basic first aid services for the injured and sick.
• Assist with the operation of pumps, foam generators, hoses, and nozzles and turrets.

Newly-hired mathematicians and mathematical statisticians begin their careers in the Mathematics Development Program (MDP). The goal of the three-year MDP is to provide on-the-job training in the broad range of mathematical and statistical sciences at NSA. This is primarily accomplished through 6-month tours in NSA offices of the MDP participant's choosing. Mentorship is provided for each tour and participants work on real mission problems.

MDP members also study cryptologic mathematics, statistical data mining, and related subjects in courses taught by Agency experts. Participants are required to develop skills in programming and using computational resources to solve mission problems. Various short-term and long-term travel opportunities exist for interested participants but are not required. MDP members are able to take advantage of other professional development opportunities available at NSA as well. This includes continuing education opportunities and optional Agency courses in everything from professional communication to goal setting to machine learning. Career mentorship and participation in professional networks such as WIMS (Women in the Mathematical Sciences) are strongly supported. A healthy work-life balance is encouraged and resources including maternity/paternity leave, counseling services, and financial coaching are available for all employees.

Through the MDP, participants are rooted in the Agency community of mathematicians and mathematical statisticians. Also they are given the opportunity to explore a wide variety of problem sets. At the end of the program, graduates choose their first assignment from any open positions at the Agency.

NSA is unique in its ability to offer the opportunity to work on cutting edge problems in a wide range of technical fields including:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Human Language technology
- Cryptology
- Signals analysis
- Speech/image/video processing
- Network analysis
- Cyber security
- High performance computing

All employees at NSA have access to diverse opportunities with the expectation that they will continuously grow as professionals. Positions exist that use everything from theoretical to applied mathematics and statistics, and vary from becoming a leading expert in a specialized niche to coordinating technical work across a wide array of disciplines. The choice is yours!

Candidates must possess:
- Strong problem
-solving and analytical skills
- Desire for continual learning
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within diverse teams

For the Entry/Developmental work level, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required. Successful applicants may learn these skills at the Agency.
- Programming expertise in any language
- Experience in the design, development, use, and evaluation of mathematical models, methods and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm development)

The timeline for hiring mathematicians is quite long, commonly one to two years. We recommend applying when graduation is no more than a year out, as start dates can often flex to accommodate the needs of a successful applicant.