Erin E. Corman National Security Agency Mathematics Hiring Manager Breaking into the Puzzle Palace: Careers in Math at the National Security Agency Erin E. Corman National Security Agency Mathematics Hiring Manager

Qualifications Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in mathematics, or a related field Statistics, computer science, physics, engineering Breadth and depth in mathematics courses Strong grades in mathematics courses Core competencies Calculus sequence, linear algebra, advanced calculus / real analysis, abstract or modern algebra, number theory, probability and statistics Computer science / programming desirable U.S. citizenship required

Application Process Résumé and transcripts Preliminary security screen Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) 50 questions, multiple-choice, two hours, no calculator Passing score is 16 correct out of 50 Covers the core competencies Clearance process forms Site visit Operational interviews and seminar option Clearance processing Two-stage review process Final Job Offer

A Day in the Life Solve mission problems Work is interdisciplinary Combine ingenuity and the power of modern computers to test ideas and implement solutions A mathematician’s keen analytic ability is often the essential ingredient Work is interdisciplinary Mathematics Development Programs Series of rotational tours working on mission problems Strong training component (required and optional) Three years in duration

NSA Mission Protect U.S. national security systems and produce foreign signals intelligence. Information Assurance (IA) Confronts the formidable challenge of preventing foreign adversaries from gaining access to sensitive or classified national security information. Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes, and to support military operations. Research Provides the tools, the technology and the techniques to ensure the success of the SIGINT and IA missions, now and in the future.

How Math Fits In IA SIGINT Cryptographic design and evaluation Cybersecurity SIGINT Cryptanalysis Signals analysis Error-correcting codes Filtering and selection Language processing Algorithm development High-performance computing

Contact Information Erin Corman mathjobs@nsa.gov (301) 688-0944 National Security Agency (NSA) Website www.nsa.gov Keyword: Mathematician