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Summer Program for Operations Research Technology (SPORT)

Spend your summer at NSA further developing your technical skills. As an apprentice to Operations Research and Modeling and Simulation Analysts at NSA, you'll learn how to apply scientific and quantitative methods to develop innovative solutions to unconventional problems using state-of-the-art computer facilities.

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted September 7th - October 31st each year.

About the Program
The Summer Program for Operations Research Technology is a 12-week internship for graduate students enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D. program who have experience with computer programming languages. The goal of this program is to offer top graduate students, who have highly developed operations research skills, an opportunity to apply their knowledge in the professional atmosphere of one of the most advanced intelligence settings in the world.

Particular areas of technical interest include: Operations Research, Modeling and Simulation, Industrial Engineering, Optimization, Mathematical Programming, Probability and Statistics, and Management Science.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
• Must be enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D. program and have the skills to do OR Modeling
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online or postmarked on or before October 31st. 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 "Summer Program for Operations Research Technology" and click on "search." Select Summer Program for Operations Research Technology and click "Apply Now." Follow directions as prompted.

To be considered for the Summer Program for Operations Research Technology, you must submit a complete application packet that includes:

• A resume
• Official transcripts

Submit your application package to:
Summer Program for Operations Research Technology (SPORT)
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6678
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6678

For further details, contact us at:
National Security Agency
Attn: Summer Coordinator
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779

For additional information, please e-mail ljmcwee@nsa.gov or call (410) 854-4726.

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