Imaging Specialist - Mid/Experienced Level
National Security Agency
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 12, 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES
NSA Overview The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive classified national security information. Description of Position NSA's Engagement and Policy organization is seeking superior applicants with experience and creative skills in photography, using digital imaging equipment, and a high level of proficiency using photo editing software to process digital images. Imaging Specialists at the NSA document activities and convey information by capturing and producing professional, accurate, and aesthetic images using digital imaging technologies and databases across a broad range of applications. Activities requiring documentation may include: high-profile events. They provide direct mission support, capturing images using digital imaging equipment, editing with digital editing software, and archiving images in appropriate cataloging databases for ease of timely retrieval. The responsibilities of an Imaging Specialist at the NSA include: - Using computers and computer systems to accomplish work activities. Includes navigating the internet and common file systems within a computer network. - Receiving and conveying information using computers, software applications, multimedia and other technologies and techniques. - Designing, developing and editing multimedia products. - Providing the most appropriate and/or required media formats. Reproduces, distributes, and archives multimedia products in a variety of formats. - Using a variety of equipment and software to create and edit multimedia products. - Applying NSA/CSS policies and directives. - Understanding NSA/CSS and customer organizations, practices, missions, and goals. - Understanding elements of exposure, lighting and composition of photography. - Studio and environment portraiture. - Organize and pose small to very large groups of subjects. - Photography in vast array of lighting conditions, ambient and artificial. - Using a camera and other photography equipment and tools to capture, process, and produce images in required media. (Experience using Nikon equipment is preferred) - Experience shooting in manual mode. - Physical ability to climb to heights and/or operate in confined spaces to photograph. - Excellent customer relation and communication.
SKILLS
The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated and qualified imaging specialist with excellent oral and written communication skills, a desire for continual learning, possesses problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and is: - detail-oriented - customer and results oriented - able to adjust to changing situational requirements - able to build relationships across the Agency and with external stakeholders - able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables Additional qualifications include an online portfolio showing recent examples of your photography work demonstrating your experience, skills, and creativity. Applicants without a current photography portfolio will not be considered.
PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position. Flexibility in work schedule is required to accommodate evenings, weekends, and short-notice events. Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
POSITION SUMMARY
Communications personnel at the National Security Agency (NSA) provide NSA with the means to build capacity through timely and effective tailored communications to inform, educate and inspire. Examples include building state-of-the-art websites and web applications for the Agency intranet, performing closed captioning at a live event, designing logos, publishing reports, and maintaining/safeguarding records.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. ***PLEASE NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. 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. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. 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. Please note that you may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing. Please Note: Job Posting could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants or position no longer available. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
DCIPS Disclaimer
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.
NSA Overview The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive classified national security information. Description of Position NSA's Engagement and Policy organization is seeking superior applicants with experience and creative skills in photography, using digital imaging equipment, and a high level of proficiency using photo editing software to process digital images. Imaging Specialists at the NSA document activities and convey information by capturing and producing professional, accurate, and aesthetic images using digital imaging technologies and databases across a broad range of applications. Activities requiring documentation may include: high-profile events. They provide direct mission support, capturing images using digital imaging equipment, editing with digital editing software, and archiving images in appropriate cataloging databases for ease of timely retrieval. The responsibilities of an Imaging Specialist at the NSA include: - Using computers and computer systems to accomplish work activities. Includes navigating the internet and common file systems within a computer network. - Receiving and conveying information using computers, software applications, multimedia and other technologies and techniques. - Designing, developing and editing multimedia products. - Providing the most appropriate and/or required media formats. Reproduces, distributes, and archives multimedia products in a variety of formats. - Using a variety of equipment and software to create and edit multimedia products. - Applying NSA/CSS policies and directives. - Understanding NSA/CSS and customer organizations, practices, missions, and goals. - Understanding elements of exposure, lighting and composition of photography. - Studio and environment portraiture. - Organize and pose small to very large groups of subjects. - Photography in vast array of lighting conditions, ambient and artificial. - Using a camera and other photography equipment and tools to capture, process, and produce images in required media. (Experience using Nikon equipment is preferred) - Experience shooting in manual mode. - Physical ability to climb to heights and/or operate in confined spaces to photograph. - Excellent customer relation and communication.
SKILLS
The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated and qualified imaging specialist with excellent oral and written communication skills, a desire for continual learning, possesses problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and is: - detail-oriented - customer and results oriented - able to adjust to changing situational requirements - able to build relationships across the Agency and with external stakeholders - able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables Additional qualifications include an online portfolio showing recent examples of your photography work demonstrating your experience, skills, and creativity. Applicants without a current photography portfolio will not be considered.
PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position. Flexibility in work schedule is required to accommodate evenings, weekends, and short-notice events. Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
POSITION SUMMARY
Communications personnel at the National Security Agency (NSA) provide NSA with the means to build capacity through timely and effective tailored communications to inform, educate and inspire. Examples include building state-of-the-art websites and web applications for the Agency intranet, performing closed captioning at a live event, designing logos, publishing reports, and maintaining/safeguarding records.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. ***PLEASE NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. 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. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. 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. Please note that you may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing. Please Note: Job Posting could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants or position no longer available. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
DCIPS Disclaimer
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.
