Summary

The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications nationwide for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language. This tuition assistance program is designed for high school seniors who plan to pursue Chinese or Farsi language studies as part of their college degree program.

This program offers an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable experience in foreign language-related work across the Agency while earning an annual salary.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Duties

As a participant in the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language, you will attend college full-time at an accredited institution of your choice within the United States and work at NSA for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in assignments related to your course of study in Chinese or Farsi language.

In return, selected participants are required to work at NSA after college graduation in a foreign language position related to Chinese or Farsi for a period equal to one and one-half times the length of their scholarship support. Participants who leave NSA employment before fulfilling this service commitment will be required to repay the government for tuition and mandatory educational fees received through the program.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Qualifications

Please note that eligibility requirements may change from year to year. Basic qualifications are listed below.

Important:
' Applicants who have a full college scholarship are not eligible for the Stokes Program.
' Students who are dually enrolled and will earn an AA degree are also not eligible for this program. Those students are encouraged to apply to the Cooperative Ad or the Summer Internship Ad instead.
Basic Requirements for High School Seniors

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
' U.S. citizenship
' Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
' Demonstrated aptitude for learning foreign languages
' High school transcripts must reflect a minimum of three years of coursework in a world language (Chinese or Farsi)

If available, applicants may also submit evidence of any of the following:
' Seal of Biliteracy, as recognized by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
' Scores from ACTFL
' Scores from the National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL)
' Results from other relevant language assessments

Education

Students accepted into the program must maintain:
' A minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale during the freshman year
' A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter after the freshman year

' Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
' Demonstrated aptitude for learning foreign languages
' High school transcripts must reflect a minimum of three years of coursework in a world language (Chinese or Farsi)

Additional information

Salary Range: $35,749 - $43,120

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language, applicants must first click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting.

After completing the application and clicking 'Submit,' you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from [email protected].

Online Application Requirements Under Applicant Personal Information Include:
' Full name
' Street address
' City, State, and ZIP code
' Email address
' Phone number
' Date of birth

Under Resume Objective Include:
' Planned language of study (Chinese)
' Intended college major or related field of study Acceptable related majors include:
'Chinese
' Linguistics
' Regional or Area Studies
' International Relations
' Journalism
' Political Science
' History
' Data Science
' Topical Studies(such as counterproliferation, counterterrorism, international crime, etc.)

Also include: '
Highest SAT scores for Math, Verbal, and Writing
' AP coursework or third-level (or higher) world language coursework
' SAT/ACT scores

High school transcripts must show a minimum of three years of coursework in Chinese. If available, applicants may also submit evidence of the Seal of Biliteracy, ACTFL scores, NEWL scores, or other relevant language examination results.

Under Work Experience Include:
' Past and current employment
' Volunteer work
' Extracurricular activities
' School activities

Under Education Include:
' High school name
' Unweighted GPA
' Expected graduation date

Under Other Professional Details Include:
' AP and/or IB courses completed or in progress
' Any college courses completed or in progress
' Leadership positions held
' Other technical skills

Required Documents

Required Email Submission
Once your online application has been submitted, please email the following materials in one complete packet to:
[email protected]

Required documents:
' Resume
' Two letters of recommendation o At least one should be from a language teacher who can attest to your proficiency
' Official high school transcript
' Verification of AP/IB test scores and/or Seal of Biliteracy (if awarded)
' A one-page essay titled:
'I want a career using my world language skills because''

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785

Agency contact information

NSA POC

Phone

1-844-424-4737

Email

[email protected]

Next steps

https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785

Overview

Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following location:

Fort Meade, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

No

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary

$35,749 - $43,120 per year

Pay scale & grade

GG 2

Promotion potential

None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Summer

Occupations and job series

• 0132 Intelligence

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Top Secret

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required

Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

1261785

Control number

883396700