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Graduate Mathematics Program (GMP)

In the Graduate Mathematics Program (GMP), you’ll collaborate with top mathematicians in the country, solving problems critical to the success of our missions. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and develop cryptomathematical theory and to apply the theory to operational problems. GMP participants work together on problems involving mathematics, data analysis, cryptology and communications technology. Students document their work in technical papers which are internally published at the agency. State-of-the-art computing resources are available, as well as computational software packages, such as MATLAB, Magma and R.

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted September 1st - October 15th each year.

About the Program
The GMP is a highly competitive program for exceptional graduate mathematics students. It is a 12-week paid work assignment that runs from the end of May through the middle of August. This program provides students with the opportunity to work directly with NSA mathematicians on mission-critical problems and experience the excitement of the NSA mathematics community first-hand.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a mathematics graduate program where he or she has demonstrated superior mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Evidence of successful work on an independent project in pure or applied mathematics, or computer science, is desirable. Applicants may be at any stage in their graduate careers and working, or intending to work, in any area of mathematics. Computer programming experience is desirable.

Salary
Students are paid a salary commensurate with their education level.

Benefits

  • Receive annual and sick leave, federal holidays
  • Participation in agency-wide extracurricular programs
  • Those who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Fort Meade, MD, are eligible for a round trip airline ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
  • Must be a graduate student majoring in mathematics. Other majors with either a minor in math or a strong math curriculum may apply.

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online on or before October 15th. Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

To submit a resume online during open season, click any “Apply Online” link. Under “Basic Job Search,” type in keywords “Graduate Mathematics Program” and click on “Search.” Select “Graduate Mathematics Program” and click “Apply Now.” Follow the directions as prompted.

To be considered, you must submit a complete application package that includes:

  • A resume
  • At least two letters of recommendation from faculty members who can speak directly to your mathematics background
  • Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended through current academic year

 

IMPORTANT: When applying online, you may only submit your resume. Please send the letters of recommendation and official transcripts to:
National Security Agency
Attn: R1 (GMP)
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6515
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6515

You may also fax your application materials to 301-688-0689, or e-mail them to math@NSA.gov.

For additional information about the GMP, please call 301-688-0983 or e-mail math@NSA.gov



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Date Posted: Jan 15, 2009 | Last Modified: Oct 03, 2011 | Last Reviewed: Oct 03, 2011

  
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