Cooperative Education Program National Security Agency (NSA) - Fort Meade, MD

[Michiel Perry]

Cooperative Education Program 
National Security Agency (NSA) - Fort Meade, MD

Responsibilities COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM  Applications and resumes for the Cooperative Education Program are now being accepted online. Deadline to apply is 15 December 2014. Cooperative Education students gain valuable experience while playing a meaningful role in the development of our nation's secure communications or in the production of foreign intelligence. Programs are available for students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Right from the start, you will be involved in real life projects and will have full use of NSA labs, equipment and advanced technologies. These areas will offer you increasing challenges and satisfying learning experiences, since our mission demands that we work on the cutting edge of technology.  Computer Science majors explore the high-tech opportunities such as object-oriented methodology, multimedia, data warehousing/data mining, design/analysis development of software and systems, client/server development, networking, and Internet technology.  Students in the Computer or Electrical Engineering fields will be involved in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of electronic communications systems. These multi-disciplinary assignments will reach to such rapidly advancing areas as optics, lasers, acoustics, and microprocessors.  As a participant in NSA's Co-op Program, you will earn a competitive salary and enjoy many benefits. You will operate under a rotational program, alternating semesters of full-time work at NSAW (Baltimore/Washington area) with full-time study from entry into the program until graduation. We require a minimum of 52 weeks of Co-op work experience prior to graduation. During your tour, you will work a regular 40-hour week. Each work tour is designed to reveal the specific areas you may want to focus on as a career. Qualifications include a major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering in a four-year program with a preferred GPA of 3.0. For Engineering, the college or university must be ABET accredited. . Qualifications Only applicants that meet the following qualifications will be considered:  You must be a U.S. citizen. You must be eligible to be granted a security clearance. You must be a second semester college freshman or a college sophomore. Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. . Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule SALARY RANGE: Salaries are determined by the percentage of credits completed toward a degree. Each 20% block of credits completed with at least a 3.0 GPA will allow you to be promoted to the next grade. Grades range from GGD-03/05 to GGD-07/01, which equates to $31,053- $42,631 annually. The salaries aforementioned include a locality based comparability payment.  Full-time salaries for those who return after 52 weeks of work experience at the Agency range from approximately $75,000-$80,000 for Computer Scientists and Computer/Electrical Engineers on qualifying work roles. . How To Apply - External To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button located at the top or bottom of this page.  ***PLEASE NOTE: A resume must be built with your application in order to be eligible for employment with the Cooperative Education Program. Please include all college level education in your build-a-resume.  Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for application purposes to verify GPA. Official transcripts will be required prior to an official employment offer. Submit your official transcripts to:  National Security Agency  Office of Recruitment and Staffing  9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779  Ft. George Meade, MD 20755-6779  Attn: Cooperative Education Program, MB3  All positions in the National Security Agency are in the excepted service.  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.  Incomplete applications are not considered. . DCIPS Disclaimer The 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. . Monster - 1 day ago - save job - block » View or apply to job

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Michiel Perry
804-896-2220