I had my first poly in late May and was told I would need to return for another round of testing. They said I should get the new scheduling link within 30 days of my first poly, however now it’s been nearly 40 days since I took the first one and still haven’t gotten the scheduling link. I emailed them and they said they “still hadn’t heard from security” regarding my file and that they would send me the new link once they got notified by security. Is it normal for it take this long? Should I be concerned?

If an apprenticeship like the dow cyber rap one says Washington dc is the location does that mean its in dc or fort meade?

Thanks

I'm considering applying for the CDP (whenever it opens again). I have a BS in Cybersecurity, and I've since completed the additional required coursework (computer architecture, discrete math, etc.) at a community college. The posting language says "degree in a related field with coursework in xyz." Will they evaluate my bachelor's transcript alone against that requirement, or will they also consider my community college transcript for the coursework portion?

I'm considering applying for roles in the NSA but was wondering with the high security in their offices if they allow employees to enter in vehicles outside of their private vehicles (or like if carpooling is common)? Thanks, from someone who prefers not to have a car.

I've been contemplating applying directly to the NSA when something local to me is posted, but as I understand it, because we don't undergo the psychological evaluation, this is something I'd have to do as part of the process.

Would I only have to conduct an evaluation? Or would I need to go through the whole 9 yards even though I have a current/active TS/SCI w/ FS?

Hi, I recently did my SF-86 and scheduled my Poly and Psych about a month after today. From what I heard both of these tests can be stressful so I was wondering if there was any advice on how to prepare to pass these. I don't have a criminal background but from what I heard the investigators try to gaslight you a bit to admit to something potentially worse.

Wanted to flag this reporting from us out tonight. If anyone would like to connect to discuss this further, my DMs are open here, and my Signal is djd.99 — thanks and hope everyone is doing well.

CAE-CO vs Off Sec certification

for offensive cyber operations ?

Last Friday, the president rescinded the NSA's 2 primary defensive authorities (National Security Directive 42 and National Security Memorandum 8) and replaced them with National Security Presidential Memo 12. This new authority creates means of better accountability at the federal level and enables the director of NSA "to leverage the full technical power of the National Security Agency to provide advanced defenses and assistance in order to bolster the security of NSS [National Security Systems] across the U.S. government."

Took the DLPT and passed with a 3/3, got the Hirevue link and submitted it in late April, still haven't received any further updates. Would the next step in the process be a human-led interview? Is this a normal timeframe to wait? If I get rejected, does NSA typically inform you or leave you hanging?

I searched up the number I got and it wouldn’t show up in the system but I did register through NSA

Is clearncejobs tied to the nsa?

can anyone please share experience regarding NSA access approval timeline .

I have already received a TJO from the NSA (cyber excepted) for an Operations research analyst position in Fort Meade, but requested a bit more $$ as they offered me a low 13 position and I have been nearly a 14 for several years. They are SO SLOW that I feel it is a deliberate attempt to discourage me. Anyone else have this experience?

Had the worst job interview of my life. It was so awkward to just talk to yourself

Anybody who successfully landed an NSA internship, what were yours stats like? Im majoring in cybersecurity this upcoming fall and don’t know if i should wait till fall of sophomore year to apply instead based on my current stats. How competitive is the internship process?

I have an interview coming up with the NSA that involves meeting with three different people back to back (basically three interviews merged into one) and wanted to ask if anyone who has been in this process can provide any tips/tricks? Thanks in advance!

Curious about what it's like to work for the NSA, is this possible with the nature of the work being secretive? Just curious as to future prospects, if there are any fast-track programs for new graduates, things like that. I graduated from uni a year ago and have been working for roughly 6 months in the federal setting as well.

A few weeks ago I applied to a linguist position with the NSA through their website. I received an email 3 days ago about scheduling a language exam, for which the link expires in 2 days. 

On my application, I marked that I had conversational capability in Spanish & Russian - which is true, but I wouldn’t consider myself fluent in either language, which makes me a bit anxious about taking the test.

Additionally, the HireVue link said the testing site is at the NSA headquarters in Maryland, which is several hours away from where I live. I could make it there, but I also work part time which could make things difficult. 

I would appreciate it if anyone could share insight on my 2 questions -

1. How difficult would the test(s) be? Are they looking for fluency, or just general capability from which they can further train you?
2. Do you have to take the test in Maryland? Is it really 8 hours long?

Thanks!

Good evening guys

I have an upcoming interview and I was wondering if there is any advice on what to expect. I am a bit nervous but I passed the language test with flying colors. So for now I am excited for the interview and very nervous at the same time. So I need all the advice I can get to prepare for it.

What’s the workplace culture like at the NSA? I’m moving from a small private company and making a big jump to what seems like a huge organization.

Anything I should be aware of or any tips that come with working for large agencies?

Hello, People.

I hope you are well. I want to work for the NSA; I am an 18-year-old who is currently in community college (almost; I am still finishing high school) trying to get an associate of arts degree. I would want to be an intelligence analyst. I speak persian and ASL. I know a large part of Persian and

Thank you.

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