NSA computer scientists work in one of the world's largest computer and data processing centers. Housed in this center are today's most advanced computers, supercomputers and a wide array of custom-built machinery. All are dedicated to helping NSA employees protect the nation's security, and are available to NSA employees well before commercial release. Employees come in contact with an exciting mixture of disciplines, including programming languages, communications, and much more. Duties include translation, transcription, reporting and analysis of information important to national security.
Employees also receive personalized instruction and career counseling from skilled supervisors.
The agency fully funds part-time graduate study at nearby universities, including the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Howard University and Georgetown. Some employees may even be eligible for full-time study with paid tuition and salary. They are also eligible for an excellent group life insurance plan and may choose from a variety of health benefit plans. The agency is equally generous with its vacation policy. Employees earn 20 vacation days beginning in their fourth year.