Development Program (CNODP) / Capabilities Development Specialist - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. Do not repeat job title. Do not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must preserve all substantive information. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay and Schedule sections only if posting actually states them. It does state Pay and Work Schedule. Benefits: "NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package." That's substantive enough? It's a statement; we can include Benefits section with that sentence. Must not create sections with filler.
We need to extract responsibilities: The responsibilities are described in the first paragraph(s) after "Responsibilities". Let's parse.
The text after "Responsibilities" heading: "Are you driven by a passion to work at the cutting edge of technology? Do you dream to make the impossible possible? The National Security Agency is seeking highly motivated Computer Science and Computer/Electrical Engineering professionals to drive its mission to develop new capabilities, design new approaches, help solve complex problems, and research new solutions to propel our mission. As a Capabilities Development Specialist (CDS), your job will be to develop custom high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities targeting the hardest-to-reach adversarial networks in the world. In defense of our Nation, we conduct innovative research and produce hardware and software tools unlike anything in the world. By joining our team, you will apply and grow your expertise to create new ways to get critical information to our national decision makers. Whether it is in software, hardware, or cutting-edge research, if you are up for a challenge, have unbridled curiosity, and a drive to develop tomorrow's technologies and tools today, apply to join our team. Use your unique experiences and expertise to protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science and engineering professionals! Applicants will be considered for the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP). For additional information on development programs please visit: www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/nsadevprograms.html For any questions regarding CNODP, please email CNODP@nsa.gov. If you have interests, skills, or experience in one or more of the following areas, we'd like to hear from you: - Software Specialties: Strong software development skills (C, C++, Assembly, ARM); Software RE/interactive debugging tools (e.g., Ghidra, OllyDbg, gdb); Software application vulnerability analysis and exploitation; Operating system internals; Mobile platform development and analysis; algorithmic analysis; prototyping. - Malware Reverse Engineer: Perform advanced malware analysis/reverse engineering of specialized malware/complex files. CISSP, CEH, GREM, GPEN certifications are a plus. - Hardware Specialties: - Hardware RE, design, development, or testing (Verilog, VHDL, FPGA, PCB); Testing and debugging tools (JTAG, Oscilloscopes, etc.); Job roles may include: - Developing exploitation capabilities and analytics to enable foreign target network collection - Designing hardware components and systems to further signals intelligence missions - Analyzing sophisticated malware"
Then later there is a "Job Summary" section with more description. Also "Qualifications" section.
We need to separate responsibilities (duties) from qualifications (requirements). The responsibilities likely include the duties: develop custom high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities, conduct innovative research, produce hardware and software tools, apply and grow expertise to create new ways to get critical information, etc. Also the list of areas of interest (software specialties, malware reverse engineer, hardware specialties) maybe considered as desired skills/experience. The "Job Summary" also includes description of development programs.
We need to decide what goes under Responsibilities vs Requirements vs Skills. The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have sections: Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe same as Qualifications?), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to avoid duplication. The posting includes "Qualifications" heading with details. Also there is a list of interests/skills areas. Those could go under Skills.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the content from Qualifications, Responsibilities, Skills areas, Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like "U.S. Citizenship is required", "EEO", "random drug testing", etc. Those are legal/EEO boilerplate; we should remove them. Also remove "How To Apply" etc. Also remove "DCIPS Disclaimer" etc. Also remove "VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS". Also remove "When submitting your application..." etc (application instructions). Also remove "Please upload a copy of your transcripts..." etc (that's application instruction). Also remove "Minimum qualifications for this position require a degree..." (that's part of Qualifications? Actually that is part of Qualifications but appears also in Responsibilities? It appears in the responsibilities block: "Minimum qualifications for this position require a degree that demonstrates a concentration of computer science (CS) courses in foundational CS areas." That's a qualification, but it's inside the responsibilities block. We should treat it as part of Qualifications. However we must not duplicate. We'll include it under Qualifications.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now let's extract substantive content.
Responsibilities: Let's gather sentences describing duties.
From the block:
- "The National Security Agency is seeking highly motivated Computer Science and Computer/Electrical Engineering professionals to drive its mission to develop new capabilities, design new approaches, help solve complex problems, and research new solutions to propel our mission."
- "As a Capabilities Development Specialist (CDS), your job will be to develop custom high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities targeting the hardest-to-reach adversarial networks in the world."
- "In defense of our Nation, we conduct innovative research and produce hardware and software tools unlike anything in the world."
- "By joining our team, you will apply and grow your expertise to create new ways to get critical information to our national decision makers."
- "Whether it is in software, hardware, or cutting-edge research, if you are up for a challenge, have unbridled curiosity, and a drive to develop tomorrow's technologies and tools today, apply to join our team."
- "Use your unique experiences and expertise to protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science and engineering professionals!"
- "Applicants will be considered for the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP)." (maybe more about program)
- "For additional information on development programs please visit: www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/nsadevprograms.html"
- "For any questions regarding CNODP, please email CNODP@nsa.gov."
- Then list of interests/skills areas (maybe skills).
- Then "Job roles may include: - Developing exploitation capabilities and analytics to enable foreign target network collection - Designing hardware components and systems to further signals intelligence missions - Analyzing sophisticated malware"
Also later "Job Summary" includes: "NSA's development programs help employees enhance their skills and improve their understanding of a specific discipline. The programs are generally three years long and feature rotational tours throughout the Agency. Designed for entry to mid-level employees, development program participants are afforded the opportunity to receive tailored training, often with a cohort, and multiple assignments across Agency Directorates to develop skills and experience to ground their career at the NSA."
That seems more about the program, could be responsibilities or description. Might fit under Responsibilities or maybe a separate "About the role". But we only have headings list; we could put under Responsibilities.
We need to avoid duplication: The "Job Summary" repeats some of earlier.
We'll combine responsibilities into a coherent paragraph or list.
Better to use - for list of duties. So we can create a list of responsibilities.
Let's extract distinct duty items:
1. Develop custom high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities targeting hardest-to-reach adversarial networks.
2. Conduct innovative research and produce hardware and software tools unlike anything in the world.
3. Apply and grow expertise to create new ways to get critical information to national decision makers.
4. Participate in the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP) – includes tailored training, rotational tours, multiple assignments across Agency Directorates.
5. Develop exploitation capabilities and analytics to enable foreign target network collection.
6. Design hardware components and systems to further signals intelligence missions.
7. Analyze sophisticated malware.
8. Work in software, hardware, or cutting-edge research areas (software development, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, OS internals, mobile platform dev, algorithmic analysis, prototyping, malware reverse engineering, hardware RE/design/dev/test).
9. Protect national security interests as part of advanced team.
We can combine some.
Now Requirements/Qualifications: The Qualifications section includes:
- Degree must be in Computer Science (CS), Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. Degrees in IT, IS, InfoSec, Networking, Info Assurance, or Cybersecurity may be considered relevant if programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; upper-level mathematics (e.g., calculus, discrete mathematics).
- Relevant experience must be in one or more of: engineering hardware or software over lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, maintenance), programming, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, or systems engineering.
- Completion of military training in relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards relevant experience (24-week JCAC counts as 6 months experience).
- Entry/Developmental: Bachelor's degree and no experience; Associate's degree plus 2 years relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience clearly related.
- Full Performance: Bachelor's plus 3 years relevant experience or Master's plus 1 year relevant experience or Doctoral degree and no experience; Associate's plus 5 years relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience clearly related.
- Minimum qualifications: degree demonstrates concentration of CS courses in foundational CS areas (already mentioned).
- Also mention: "Minimum qualifications for this position require a degree that demonstrates a concentration of computer science (CS) courses in foundational CS areas." (duplicate)
- Also mention: "Applicants will be considered for the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP)." (maybe not qualification)
- Also mention: "Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience." (under Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule)
- Also mention: "DCIPS Trial Period: ..." (that's under Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule? Actually it's under that heading.)
- Also mention: "Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible)."
- Also mention: "Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: $87,362 - $153,082 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position."
- Benefits: "NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package."
Now Skills: The list of interests/skills areas: Software Specialties, Malware Reverse Engineer, Hardware Specialties. Also maybe the list of job roles may include.
We can create a Skills section with bullet list of those specialties.
We need to avoid duplication: The responsibilities already mention some of these (software development, reverse engineering, etc.). But we can still include Skills as separate section focusing on desired skill areas
for prose. Do not repeat job title. Do not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must preserve all substantive information. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay and Schedule sections only if posting actually states them. It does state Pay and Work Schedule. Benefits: "NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package." That's substantive enough? It's a statement; we can include Benefits section with that sentence. Must not create sections with filler. We need to extract responsibilities: The responsibilities are described in the first paragraph(s) after "Responsibilities". Let's parse. The text after "Responsibilities" heading: "Are you driven by a passion to work at the cutting edge of technology? Do you dream to make the impossible possible? The National Security Agency is seeking highly motivated Computer Science and Computer/Electrical Engineering professionals to drive its mission to develop new capabilities, design new approaches, help solve complex problems, and research new solutions to propel our mission. As a Capabilities Development Specialist (CDS), your job will be to develop custom high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities targeting the hardest-to-reach adversarial networks in the world. In defense of our Nation, we conduct innovative research and produce hardware and software tools unlike anything in the world. By joining our team, you will apply and grow your expertise to create new ways to get critical information to our national decision makers. Whether it is in software, hardware, or cutting-edge research, if you are up for a challenge, have unbridled curiosity, and a drive to develop tomorrow's technologies and tools today, apply to join our team. Use your unique experiences and expertise to protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science and engineering professionals! Applicants will be considered for the Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP). For additional information on development programs please visit: www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/nsadevprograms.html For any questions regarding CNODP, please email CNODP@nsa.gov. If you have interests, skills, or experience in one or more of the following areas, we'd like to hear from you: - Software Specialties: Strong software development skills (C, C++, Assembly, ARM); Software RE/interactive debugging tools (e.g., Ghidra, OllyDbg, gdb); Software application vulnerability analysis and exploitation; Operating system internals; Mobile platform development and analysis; algorithmic analysis; prototyping. - Malware Reverse Engineer: Perform advanced malware analysis/reverse engineering of specialized malware/complex files. CISSP, CEH, GREM, GPEN certifications are a plus. - Hardware Specialties: - Hardware RE, design, development, or testing (Verilog, VHDL, FPGA, PCB); Testing and debugging tools (JTAG, Oscilloscopes, etc.); Job roles may include: - Developing exploitation capabilities and analytics to enable foreign target network collection - Designing hardware components and systems to further signals intelligence missions - Analyzing sophisticated malware" Then later there is a "Job Summary" section with more description. Also "Qualifications" section. We need to separate responsibilities (duties) from qualifications (requirements). The responsibilities likely include the duties: develop custom high-priority offensive and defensive capabilities, conduct innovative research, produce hardware and software tools, apply and grow expertise to create new ways to get critical information, etc. Also the list of areas of interest (software specialties, malware reverse engineer, hardware specialties) maybe considered as desired skills/experience. The "Job Summary" also includes description of development programs. We need to decide what goes under Responsibilities vs Requirements vs Skills. The instruction: Use