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Computer Science

Applied Computing Development (ACDP)

ACDP will expand your depth of knowledge in disciplines such as system and security engineering, hardware/software engineering, software program management, system architecture and database design.

Computer Network Operations Development (CNODP)

CNODP is for professionals with a background in low-level development or computer or network security. This program prepares you to advance NSA’s computer network operations (CNO) capabilities by specializing in network, hardware and software protection and exploitation.

Computer Science Development (CDP)

CDP will advance your skills in disciplines such as computer network operations, architecture and systems, knowledge discovery, big data processing and information technology infrastructure.

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Development (DDP)

DDP develops expertise in the discovery and analysis of digital networks, target infrastructure and mobile communications. You’ll pursue targets; understand adversarial tactics, techniques and methodologies; characterize networks; discover new accesses; and exploit target infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Engineering Development (CSEDP)

CSEDP prepares the next generation of cybersecurity engineers, information systems security engineers and software engineers to support NSA’s crypto and cyber missions and ensure that our national security systems (NSS) remain robust and secure.

Cybersecurity Operations Development (CSODP)

CSODP helps develop talent in cybersecurity-related disciplines, such as computer network infrastructure analysis, systems vulnerability analysis and development/implementation of security controls to protect against cyber threats.

Intrusion Analyst Skill Development (IASDP)

IASDP develops skills in basic network analysis, computer science and cybersecurity, enabling you to successfully perform complex analyses across different NSA organizations and become a technical leader in the intrusion analysis field.

Intelligence and Foreign Language Analysis

Intelligence Analysis Development (IADP)

IADP will train you to solve difficult technical problems, gather knowledge of targets’ communication environments and technologies, and provide assessments of target intentions that are unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.

Language Analysis Development (LADP)

LADP builds linguistic knowledge and analytical skills. You will translate, transcribe and evaluate foreign communications through your understanding of both overtly stated meaning and subtly implied intent, and report critical information to U.S. government customers.

Cryptanalysis and Math

Cryptanalysis Development (CADP)

CADP develops expertise in analyzing signals and/or cryptographic data to diagnose and exploit encrypted material. You’ll also monitor problems in data flow or collection, as well as debug and test software systems.

Cryptanalytic Computer Operations Development (C2DP)

C2DP combines mathematics, computer science and engineering skills to address NSA’s cryptanalytic and computer network challenges. You will receive training in cryptanalysis, computer network operations, software engineering and high-performance computing.

Math Development (MDP)

Newly hired mathematicians and statisticians begin their careers in one of three programs: the Cryptologic Mathematician Program (CMP), the Applied Mathematics Program (AMP) or the Cyber Assurance Mathematics Program (CAMP). These programs will develop your expertise in the spectrum of mathematical sciences that NSA uses.

Data Science

Data Science Development (DSDP)

DSDP will increase your competency in math, statistics, programming, scripting and analytic reasoning. You’ll apply mathematical reasoning and scripting skills to extract meaning from the agency’s large repositories of data to answer cyber and intelligence analysts’ questions.

Engineering

Radio Frequency Development (RFDP)

RFDP produces the next generation of engineers who will lead NSA’s radio frequency (RF) mission, which spans initial research and development through end-to-end system design of collection systems that enable our signals intelligence and cybersecurity missions.

Systems Engineering Development (SEDP)

SEDP provides you with hands-on, practical knowledge of systems architecture and infrastructure by designing engineering systems over the lifecycle in areas such as cybersecurity, signals intelligence (SIGINT), networks, servers, hardware and software.

Program Management

Program Manager Development (PMDP)

PMDP will prepare you to participate in Department of Defense integrated acquisition, technology and logistics activities. You will research, develop and draft capability requirements, create acquisition program documents and develop/manage program schedules and budget estimates to support strategic plan implementation.

Signals Analysis

Signals Analysis Development (SADP)

SADP will provide you with technical skills needed to identify the purpose, content and user(s) of signals. You’ll use sophisticated means to recover, understand and derive intelligence from all manner of foreign signals.