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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - STEM (Maryland)

National Security Agency · Sand Springs, OK

Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD Pay Plan: GG, Grade: 02/1 to 02/10 Open: 2026-09-01, Close: 2026-09-30 Responsibilities As a participant in the program, 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 positions related to your field of study. In return, participants are required to work at NSA in their area of study after graduation for a period equal to one and one-half times the length of their scholarship support. Participants who leave the program before fulfilling this service commitment will be required to repay the government for tuition and mandatory educational fees received through the program. 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 Job Summary The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications nationwide for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program. This highly competitive tuition assistance program is designed for high school seniors who plan to pursue degrees in the following STEM disciplines: -Artificial Intelligence -Computer Engineering -Computer Science -Cybersecurity -Data Science -Electrical Engineering -Mathematics The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain valuable STEM experience across the Agency while earning an annual salary. Selected participants may receive up to $30,000 per academic year toward tuition and mandatory educational fees. Students whose school is located more than 75 miles from NSA may also be eligible for housing and travel benefits during summer employment at NSA. 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 leadership ability -Minimum SAT score of 1200 -600 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing -600 Math OR -Minimum ACT score of 25 Academic Coursework Requirements For Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering High school transcripts must show: -At least one Physics or Calculus course, and -At least two courses combined in any of the following: -Data Science -Computer Science -Computer Programming -Engineering For Mathematics High school transcripts must show: -One Physics course -One Calculus course -At least two courses combined in any of the following: -Data Science -Computer Science -Computer Programming -Engineering For Cybersecurity High school transcripts must show: -A minimum of three years of coursework in cybersecurity or computer science Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Salary:$35,749 annually (GG 2, Step 1) How to apply Applications will be accepted from September 1 through September 30. Please read and follow all application instructions carefully to ensure your application packet is complete. Important Application Instructions Please note: This is a two-part application process. Applicants must: 1.Apply to this job posting online, and 2.Email all required supporting documents Incomplete applications will not be considered. -The deadline for submitting the online application is September 30 -All supporting documentation must be emailed by the end of the day on October 5 to be eligible for consideration NSA is accepting applications from high school seniors who plan to major in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics as part of their college studies. ________________________________________ How to Apply: To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' STEM, 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 noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. 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: -Intended college major (Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics) -Highest SAT scores for Math, Verbal, and Writing or -ACT scores 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 Email Submission Once your online application has been submitted, email the following materials in one complete packet to: Stokeshiring@uwe.nsa.gov Required documents: -Resume -Two letters of recommendation (For example, from teachers in technical courses who can speak to your academic ability) -A one-page essay titled: -I want a career at NSA because'' -An official or unofficial high school transcript showing cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable) -A copy of your SAT or ACT scores ________________________________________ Contact Information For questions, please contact: 1-844-424-4737 or 410-854-4725 For phone menu options, please select: Student Programs, then Stokes ________________________________________ Additional Information All positions at the National Security Agency are in the excepted service. U.S. citizenship is required for all applicants. A security clearance must be granted prior to employment, and applicants must successfully complete extensive pre-employment processing. This includes: -Aptitude testing -A Psychologist interview -A security interview conducted with the aid of a polygraph -A personnel interview -A background investigation Reasonable accommodations are provided, where appropriate, to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position. A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. NSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application) 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. 3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. DCIPS Disclaimer VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority. Veterans' Preference In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement," NSA applies veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application. Acceptable documentation includes: - DD-214: "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4); OR - Certification of Service: A written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date; AND - Standard Form 15 (SF-15) Application for 10-point Veteran Preference ( If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability; AND - VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating) You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online ( Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans' preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.a25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b

$36k/yr

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - Language (Maryland)

National Security Agency · Sand Springs, OK

Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD Pay Plan: GG, Grade: 02/1 to 02/10 Open: 2026-09-01, Close: 2026-09-30 Responsibilities 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. 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 Job 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. Selected participants may receive up to $30,000 per academic year toward tuition and mandatory educational fees. Students whose school is located more than 75 miles from NSA may also be eligible for housing and travel benefits during summer employment at NSA. 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. 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 Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule $35,749 annually (GG 2, Step 1) How to apply 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 noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. 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 Email Submission Once your online application has been submitted, please email the following materials in one complete packet to: Stokeshiring@uwe.nsa.gov 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'' ________________________________________ Contact Information For questions, please contact: 1-844-424-4737 or 410-854-4725 For phone menu options, please select: Student Programs, then Stokes ________________________________________ Additional Information All positions at the National Security Agency are in the excepted service. U.S. citizenship is required for all applicants. A security clearance must be granted prior to employment, and applicants must successfully complete extensive pre-employment processing. This includes: ' Aptitude testing ' An interview with a psychologist ' A security interview conducted with the aid of a polygraph ' A personnel interview ' A background investigation Reasonable accommodations are provided, where appropriate, to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position. A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. NSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application) 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. 3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. DCIPS Disclaimer VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority. Veterans' Preference In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement," NSA applies veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application. Acceptable documentation includes: - DD-214: "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4); OR - Certification of Service: A written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date; AND - Standard Form 15 (SF-15) Application for 10-point Veteran Preference ( If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability; AND - VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating) You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online ( Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans' preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.a25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b

Surveillance Officer - Sand Springs

Osage Casino · Sand Springs, OK

Surveillance Officer This position is responsible for protecting all Osage Casino assets and maintaining the integrity of gaming in the Osage Casinos utilizing all Surveillance equipment and floor observations. This employee sole responsibility is to observe and report. The Employeemust perform all duties in accordance with the internal policies, procedures, and controls, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Minimum Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs, data entry, and the Internet. • Previous casino experience preferred. • Must have a clean driving record. • Must have reliable telephone access. • Must be able to travel to casino sites other than the home site to fill in as needed. • Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain an Osage Nation Gaming license. • Required to maintain a valid Driver's License. • Required to provide documents to show the applicant is eligible to work in the United States. • Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos. • Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Responsibilities Guest Service: • Provides excellent internal and external guest services, treating internal and external guests with courtesy and consideration at all times. • Cooperates and communicates with all fellow employees, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image/attitude. Communication: • Makes efforts to keep informed of company information and communications by reviewing property bulletin boards, digital signage, and company newsletter. • Reviews reports, bulletins, e-mails and other forms of communication to ensure that all job duties are met. Regulatory Compliance: • Maintains excellent working relationships with all Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance. • Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Casinos, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, TICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Read, write, speak and understand the English language. Read professional publications, industry magazines/ journals, newsletters, and documents. • Prepare written reports and correspondence to upper management as required. Excellent report writing skills, detail-oriented, proper grammar, and spelling – final reports must be admissible in court. • Perform basic mathematical computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide into all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.) • Must have the ability to learn, or possess the prior knowledge, of all casino games, as well as casino related department procedures and various Federal, State and Tribal regulations. • Must have a working knowledge of data entry programs, utilize MS Office products at basic (create new documents, open/edit existing documents) to intermediate (import/export data, create templates) skill level, and the internet. • Must possess excellent organizational and analytical skills. • Protect the Company's value by keeping all information confidential. • Perform assigned tasks under limited supervision. Follow written and verbal instructions. • Establish and maintain positive relationships with supervisory staff, and fellow employees. Work well alone or within a team. • Must have the ability to see problems and avoid situations that could be deemed to be illegal or represent a safety hazard to fellow employees or customers. • Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents Osage Casinos. • Conducts investigations into all relevant casino related activities through the use of Electronic Surveillance systems. • Must have the ability to learn how to operate all Surveillance equipment with a high degree of skill, including but not limited monitors, computers, controllers, cameras and digital recording devices. • Drafts reports pertaining to observed activities as well as logs and other records, as required. • Conducts observations of all departments and applicable job functions to assure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies, procedures and internal controls. • Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and Osage Casinos policies. • Enforces Osage Casino Company policies and procedures as well as Federal, State and Tribal regulations, compacts and internal controls through the observation and reporting of relevant events. • Reports incidents of sexual harassment, unfair labor practices, abuse, waste, unsafe working conditions and other Human Resource issues to management. • Communicates with the Surveillance Supervisor regarding Surveillance Department activities. • Conducts training assignments as required by the Surveillance Supervisor to maintain compliance with regulations. • Conducts regular inspections to ensure that all Regulatory requirements are being met by the operations staff. • Ensures that the Surveillance equipment is functional and ensures malfunctions are logged according to policy and regulation. • Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Must have the ability to follow complex instructions and perform tasks under limited supervision. • Adheres to the Surveillance Confidentiality and Fraternization Agreement. Physical Demands • Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. • Ability to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch while performing duties. • Must have normal auditory and good verbal communication. • Must be able to reach with hands and arms. • Ability to lift upwards of 30 pounds. • Ability to sit for extended periods of time. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment • Regularly uses computer systems and/or other devices to effectively perform job functions. • Exposure to second-hand smoke. • Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts will be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. • The employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with travel between properties and back and forth to other areas as may be required due to business demands.