CAREERS

DESCRIPTION:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real­ time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team.

Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade­ offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf(GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Provide  recommendations  for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional
• standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

LEVEL2:

Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems. Works on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines (development. test. production, etc.) supporting developmental and operational systems. Uses or recommends automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures. Develops or modifies CM plans. policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system. Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life. Perform change control and configuration audits.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist in implementing hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures
• Assist in the use of configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Eclipse) to store, track, and manage configuration items
• Understand basic concepts, and assist in documenting hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures
• Understand basic concepts, assist in maintaining and developing the environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration
• Assist in defining and implementing hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures; such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrating those scripts with the hardware and software build process
• Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures
• Utilize configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Eclipse) to store, track, and manage configuration items
• Maintain the CM environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration
• Apply concepts and define and implement hardware and software configuration management processes and procedure11, such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process
•  Develop hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures and ensure that they are followed on hardware and software development projects
• Serve as an advisor to (or non-voting member of) Government Change Control Board (CCB)
• Manage, maintain and develop the CM environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration
• Work independently and defines and implement hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures, such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process
• Ensure hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures are followed on hardware and software development projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eight (8) years experience as a CM in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, thereby reducing the total years of experience to six (6). Four (4) years of additional CM experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. f assigned to a developmental program, one (1) year of experience using a source code control system for a developmental program of similar scope and complexity is required.

DESCRIPTION:

Research adversarial threats posed to various systems, technologies, operations, or missions in all appropriate intelligence sources, analyze likelihood of threat, and contribute to profiling adversarial behavior, intent, and capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following areas: analytic reporting, investigative analysis, threat analysis, risk analysis, intelligence, or traffic analysis. Experience may also include multi-source or technical threat analysis (e.g., SIGINT, ELINT, FISINT, Open-Source, and Geospatial).

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Information Assurance Certification may be required.

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

A degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL2:

Information Assurance Certification may be required.

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

A degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL3:

Information Assurance Certification may be required.

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

A degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL4:

Information Assurance Certification may be required.

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 15 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

A degree in any field is acceptable.

DESCRIPTION:

Prepare synthesized product for customers by researching, analyzing and reporting intelligence via appropriate reporting vehicles, in response to Intelligence Community (IC) requirements and in accordance with NSA missions of Signals Intelligence, Information Assurance and Computer Network Operations. Prioritize, assess, evaluate and report information obtained from passive and active collection, network evaluation and analysis, and from related collateral sources (for example IMINT, MASINT, HUMINT, open source and others as needed) for use or decision by Government personnel. Maintain awareness of internal and external customer needs. Collaborate with collectors and analysts to refine collection and reporting requirements. Share target-related information, and provide feedback to customers as appropriate. Issue appropriate products, which relay developments, trends, indications, warnings and/or situational awareness regarding specific targets, as well as countermeasures and courses of action, if applicable. Help develop databases or working aids on target activity to enhance and build target knowledge and improve collection to execute NSA and the Intelligence Community’s missions. Perform pre-release quality control functions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to an NSA mission (e.g., collection, cyber and intelligence analysis) and/or a similar mission in the IC or DoD, and/or drafting/editing intelligence reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in a liberal arts field (e.g., English, History, Communications, Languages and Cultures, International Relations, and Political Science) is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL2:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in a liberal arts field (e.g., English, History, Communications, Languages and Cultures, International Relations, and Political Science) is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL3:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. Degree in a liberal arts field (e.g., English, History, Communications, Languages and Cultures, International Relations, and Political Science) is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL4:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 15 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience. Degree in a liberal arts field (e.g., English, History, Communications, Languages and Cultures, International Relations, and Political Science) is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

DESCRIPTION:

Applies geographic information science in response to intelligence needs using SIGINT data collected from foreign systems. This includes the application of temporal and spatial thinking in interpreting SIGINT data in geographic context. Such interpretation requires skills, knowledge, and abilities drawn from multiple disciplines in order to undertake spatial data manipulation, spatial data analysis, spatial statistical analysis and spatial modeling. Have a fundamental knowledge of geospatial SIGINT data, analytical methods, and visualization, in addition to technical knowledge of target technologies. Use the various systems and tools that facilitate spatial analysis. Maintain or support maintenance of reference knowledge databases and dissemination of intelligence.

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to an NSA mission (e.g., collection, cyber and intelligence analysis), in a similar mission in the IC or DoD, in geospatial analysis and/or geospatial information systems. At least some experience conducting geospatial analysis is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in geospatial information systems, geography, or a related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL2:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in geospatial information systems, geography, or a related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL3:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. Degree in geospatial information systems, geography, or a related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL4:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 15 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience. Degree in geospatial information systems, geography, or a related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

DESCRIPTION:

Identify policies and authorizations necessary to provide compliant targeting to networks and to satisfy specific collection requirements. Take an active role in developing, planning and coordinating the deployment of enterprise collection systems. Validate, coordinate, issue, adjust, and terminate targeting for NSA Access programs. Collaborate with collection architecture developers, signals analysts, network analysts, computer scientists, and external agencies to acquire, maintain and maximize access to global communications. Possess and maintain an awareness of policies, collection, processing and forwarding systems and architecture. Maintain requirements, targeting, resource, environmental, and tasking knowledge databases. Work with OPIs (Office of Primary Interest) to identify environmental changes that impact target communications and collection.

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: policy and compliance, signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection, analysis or processing, and/or networking and telecommunications systems. Completion of military training in a relevant area (such as Signals Collection or Analysis program) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., a 24-week course will count as 6 months of experience).

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience may be considered. Degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL2:

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered. Degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL3:

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered. Degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL4:

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 15 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience may be considered. Degree in any field is acceptable.

DESCRIPTION:

Identify appropriate collection access points, methods, and/or plans necessary to exploit target networks and to satisfy specific collection requirements. Develop, plan, and coordinate the deployment of collection systems. Validate, coordinate, issue, adjust, and terminate collection tasking for NSA Collection programs. Collaborate internally and with external agencies to acquire, maintain and maximize access to global communications.

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant experience must be in signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and/or analysis. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as Signals Collection or Analysis program will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., a 24-week course will count as 6 months of experience).

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. 

LEVEL2:

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience will be considered. Degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL3:

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience will be considered. Degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL4:

Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 15 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience will be considered. Degree in any field is acceptable.

DESCRIPTION:

Provide information to customers by drafting, reviewing, and editing NSA end-product reports and/or other intelligence products and services (e.g., working aids, databases, briefings, etc.), in accordance with information sharing policies and standards. Prepare the information for publication or presentation by reviewing and editing the content and/or externals (where relevant, such as TAGs, distribution, classification, caveats, title, Information Needs), verifying the accuracy of source records (if applicable), and assessing the appropriateness of the dissemination format/vehicle. Ensure that products conform to NSA reporting policy guidance and style standards. Provide writing, information organization, reporting, and distribution guidance and additional mentoring as needed. Coordinate information internally and externally. Perform some or all of the following functions: write reports, provide input for the Government to respond to foreign release and ORCON release requests, research and prepare responses to customer requests for information and other queries for use or decision by Government personnel, review customer draft documents for accuracy and adherence to original SIGINT, prepare re-addressals of Second Party products for use or decision by Government personnel, and provide input to the Inspector General Quarterly Report (after review by Government personnel).

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant experience must be in writing, editing, or producing technical/analytic reports or products (e.g., working aids, briefings), and must be related to signals intelligence or information assurance; and may also include performing intelligence or language analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. 

LEVEL2:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL3:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.  Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

LEVEL4:

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 15 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience. Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

DESCRIPTION:

Analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience
• Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities
• Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
• Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
• Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
• Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
• Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
• Select, develop, & use analysis tools
• Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks
• Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
• Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points
• Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities
• Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
• Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
• Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning
• Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E
• Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test
• Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance
• Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
• Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)
• Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties
• Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, & facilities
• Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements
• Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans
• Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan
• Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan
• Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task
• Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader
• Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest

QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

DESCRIPTION:

Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
• Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
• Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
• Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL1:

Seven (7) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

LEVEL2:

Fourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

LEVEL3:

Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

DESCRIPTION:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL 2:

Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

LEVEL 3:

Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced FSO/CSSO to manage and oversee the security programs. The FSO/CSSO is responsible for ensuring Accolade and all cleared employees are compliant with the National Industrial Security Program, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, JAFAN 6/0, as well as Intelligence Community Directives and Program Guidance (ICDs and ICPGs). The FSO/CSSO will manage, oversee, and actions on matters concerning national security compliance as it relates to the government agencies. The FSO/CSSO will also be responsible for the management of a MPO accredited SCIF. Strong program security experience with multiple customers is required to understand the complexities of each customer and their unique clearance processing protocols.

As the FSO/CSSO, you will manage all security aspects of classified government contract programs and daily security operations. Lead self-inspections and security education programs to confirm security compliance and work with partners to determine a mitigation strategy for any instances of non-compliance. You will work with internal and external customers

• Oversee daily security operations and Intelligence Community Directive (ICDs) and NISP/NISPOM compliance for a secured facility
• Maintain the daily monitoring of the facilities National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and ensuring the requirements of the NISPOM. You will ensure Intelligence Community Directives (ICD’s) are implemented
• Responsible for maintaining security program compliance to include managing NISS facility profiles, submitting changed conditions packages, FCL Sponsorship packages, and responding to FCL packages
• Investigate and submit Security Violations and Incident Reports as needed by applicable government directives
• Prepare facility for required annual audits/vulnerability assessments conducted by multiple government agencies
• Ensure compliance with the NISPOM and other policies and directives to include relevant Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Administer personnel security system for clearances and periodic reinvestigations through DISS/NISS and other customer methods
• Coordinate and conduct annual security education and training with the NISPOM, customer requirements, and company policy to ensure compliance with requirements
• Train and orient employees in security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer regulations
• Maintain a relationship with multiple DoD Agency Representative(s), DCSA Representative(s), prime contractor and subcontractor FSO’s and CSSO’s
• Maintain personnel security records and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within USG and Accolade requirements
• Serve as COMSEC Manager for a secure facility
• Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC related support and oversight
• Administer an inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials
• Act as an advocate for the security program, using sound communication expertise and work with senior level managers to accomplish missions
• Enforce compliance with COMSEC standards and related requirements, provide training and security education to personnel in COMSEC operating procedures and the use of related equipment
• Responsible for the processing of NDA’s, badge forms, VAR’s and other site visit requirements.

• Lead self-inspections and security education programs to confirm security compliance and work with partners to determine a mitigation strategy for any instances of non-compliance.
• Applies mitigation policies and procedures to minimize incidents
• Maintains data compliance in multiple DISS accounts
• Maintain company security policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8-15+ years of experience as a CSSO/FSO within an active secured space
• Familiar with DISS and NISS updates
• Familiarity with SIMS security software
• Active and current in scope TS SCI w/polygraph security clearance
• Experience and ability to use industry programs such as DISS, NISS, Access Commander, and DIAS
• Experience working on a DCSA compliant Insider Threat programs
• Experience working with different IC Agency’s
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Microsoft Teams (O365)
• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to multi-task while handling competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience in writing and reviewing DD254’s at all levels (from proposal to close out) to identify security requirements and then assure compliance
• Experience reviewing all security documents to include e-QIP, and IC security processing packages for accuracy and completeness
• eCPRL experience
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be an active learner with a “can do” positive attitude.

PREFERRED:

• Completion of MPO CSSO course
• Non-Possessing Facility Security Officer Certification

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

DESCRIPTION:

The Software Engineer will develop software to efficiently and uniquely process data stored in HADOOP Distributed File Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operational knowledge of HDFS architectures and data structures
• Ability to augment existing/exemplar software as to port to HDFS environment
• Linux proficiency
• HADOOP, MapReduce,Spark,etc; CloudDev certification a plus.
• Experience working with Open Source Products
• Python, and/or scripting languages

REQUIREMENTS:

BS in (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar)

2 yrs + BS

9 yrs + no degree

DESCRIPTION:

In this position, the Reverse Engineer will perform active and passive analysis on subject software, in order to develop Proof-of-concept capabilities, and subsequent mature, releasable tools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient with Windows Development; .Net Framework and Core
• C++ proficiency
• Knowledge of COM interfaces a plus
• C# experience, specifically with Common Language Infrastructure (CLI), Common Language Runtime (CLR), Just in Time (JIT) Compilation, and managed v unmanaged code
• Reverse Engineering Tools: IDA and dotPeek, Ghidra experience a plus
• Proficient with WinDbg
• Python

• SIP and TCP/IP Packet networking knowledge a plus
• Visual Studio experience a plus
• Subversion and/or Git knowledge a plus
• Docker a plus

LEVEL 3:

This position is hands-on hardware and software analysis, proof-of-concept creation, and product development in support of an exciting mission! In this position, the Reverse Engineer will perform breakdown hardware of subject devices, including soldering/de-soldering, perform active and passive analysis on subject hardware and firmware, and document detailed functionality reports. The placed engineer will author Proof-of-concept capabilities based on his/her analysis, most likely in C, but some situations call for C++ or assembler.

Additionally, the placed candidate will spend approximately 25% of his/her time conducting research on subject devices, potentially including, but not limited to:

• Open Source/Internet Research
• Searching and discovering of data in Customer Enterprise Tools and Repositories
• Interfacing with Analysts, External Stakeholders, and client leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

Reverse software developer proficient static analysis tools such as Ghidra and IDA, as well as proficiency using debuggers to step through decompiled code. Comfortable reading/writing assembler, particularly but not limited to, x86, ARM. Experience with C, C++, and comfortable reading/writing assembler, Understanding of Linux internals, embedded Linux, and/or pre-Linux Real Time Operating Systems.

Some exposure/experience with hardware breakdown, soldering, board analysis, or a strong desire to learn.

REQUIREMENTS:

LEVEL 2:

BS in (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar)

2 yrs + BS

9 yrs + no degree

LEVEL 3:

BS/Masters in (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar)

12 yrs + Masters

15 yrs + BS

20 yrs + no degree

DESCRIPTION:

The candidate will implement security mitigations for our customer, working at the contractor site with frequent meetings at the customer site.

REQUIREMENTS:

10+ years of experience with the following:

• Creating and maintaining SSPs and supporting documentation in accordance with Agency guidelines
• Conducting security audits of systems, ensuring audit trails are reviewed periodically and records are archived for future reference
• Ensuring that that systems are accredited, and maintain their accreditation through continuous monitoring
• Enforcing security policies and safeguards