See Yourself In A Career At NSA

Meaningful Work. National Impact.

Challenging, rewarding, life-changing, history-making — there’s no single way to describe a career at NSA. Mission success depends on a team of technical experts, linguists, intelligence analysts, cybersecurity specialists and more. Explore our in-demand career fields below.

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STEM and Cybersecurity

Researchers and tech professionals who are skilled in STEM and cybersecurity are critical to our mission. You will work on multi-disciplinary teams to analyze and solve complex problems. You’ll be on the frontlines of creating tools and systems that enhance our intelligence and cyber operations.

We’re looking for people with experience or education in:

  • Computer science, networking, programming or security
  • Computer or electrical engineering
  • Engineering (other) or physical sciences
  • Data science or analysis
  • Information assurance, technology or systems
  • Mathematics or applied mathematical sciences

Intelligence and Foreign Language Analysis

Analysts collect and/or transform raw information into actionable intelligence for U.S. policymakers and military commanders, leveraging skills such as foreign language fluency, research, critical thinking and an understanding of global affairs.

We’re looking for people with experience or education in:

  • International affairs/relations/studies
  • Foreign language or linguistics
  • Data science/analysis
  • Applied social sciences
  • History, government or political science studies

Mission Support

Whether you are ensuring the delivery of vital information, providing physical safety, or managing purchasing, facility, or personnel needs, our workforce relies on you.

These roles may require experience in the following:

  • Business and Acquisition
  • Human Resources
  • Installation and Logistics
  • Law and Legal Support
  • Medical and Occupational Health
  • Security and Law Enforcement

Grow Your Career

Our development programs combine specialized training and the ability to work in different offices throughout NSA.