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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, modeling and simulation analysts at NSA, you'll learn how to apply scientific and quantitative methods to develop innovative solutions to unconventional problems exclusive to the Intelligence Community.

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

About the Program
The Summer Program for Operations Research Technology (SPORT) is a 12-week internship for graduate students enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D. program who have experience with simulations or 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 academic knowledge in the stimulating 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, Management Science/Decision Analysis, Optimization, Mathematical Programming, and Probability and Statistics.

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 on or before November 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 “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 SPORT, you must submit a complete application packet that includes:

  • A resume
  • Official transcripts

 

IMPORTANT: When applying online, you may only submit your resume. Please send official transcripts to:
Summer Program for Operations Research Technology (SPORT)
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6678
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6678

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

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



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

  
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