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Veterans and Military

NSA thanks you for your service. If you’ve previously served in the Armed Forces or are a transitioning service member, your skills are valuable to NSA’s mission. You’ll join a team that protects the nation and our service members who are stationed all over the world. You may apply directly for a full-time position or you can participate in NSA’s SkillBridge Program that will assist you in your transition to a civilian career.

Please see our FAQ page for more information on how to apply.

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Full-Time Positions

We encourage you to begin applying for NSA jobs at least 12 months before your separation or retirement date. Even if you have an active TS/SCI clearance or currently work at NSA, we still require you to complete the entire pre-employment process.

If you are retiring from the military, we cannot appoint you to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD) within 180 days of your retirement without a waiver. If you are selected for a job and intend to start within that period, the hiring organization at NSA will request a waiver on your behalf.

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SkillBridge Program

NSA participates in the DoD’s SkillBridge Program, which gives service members an opportunity to participate in training programs while transitioning or retiring from military service. The DoD covers military pay and benefits during your time in the program.

To apply for the NSA SkillBridge opportunity, please complete this questionnaire and send it with the required documents to the contacts listed based on your location preference.

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