ME00589-Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 3

Job Summary

Seeking a Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist to support mission-focused cryptanalytic efforts by developing and maintaining data analytics capabilities to process, evaluate, and enrich large and complex datasets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data analytics solutions to support cryptanalytic missions
• Perform data evaluation, enrichment, and processing across large and complex datasets
• Design and optimize data pipelines and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability
• Utilize programming languages such as Python and C++ to develop analytic tools and algorithms
• Leverage distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark) to process high-volume data
• Work with XKS environments, including front-end processors (FPs) and management processors (MPs), to support data ingestion and processing
• Analyze datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and mission-relevant insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine analytic approaches and support mission requirements
• Document methodologies, processes, and findings to support repeatability and knowledge transfer

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Experience with data analytics, data processing, and data enrichment techniques
• Experience working with large-scale or high-performance data environments
• Familiarity with distributed processing frameworks such as Spark
• Experience with or exposure to XKS systems, including FPs and MPs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting cryptanalytic or signals intelligence (SIGINT) missions
• Knowledge of data pipeline optimization and high-performance computing environments
• Familiarity with complex data ingestion and transformation workflows
• Experience working in classified or mission-critical environments

Benefits

• Exempt hourly position
• 11 paid holidays
• Minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• Company sponsored group medical plan
• Company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is: 135,000 - 180,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)