<div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Dear Blind and Low Vision Job Seekers,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Dick Davis and I recently spoke with Leigh Nguyen of the National Security Agency (NSA). The NSA is looking for blind and low vision employees. Most of their positions require a bachelor’s degree in a STEM related fields like mathematics, signal analysis, and/or cybersecurity. But they have other positions that are more suited to job seekers with liberal arts degrees, including intelligence and business careers.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Because of the secure nature of their work, they do not offer remote employment. However, they have six locations: Fort Meade, MD; Augusta, GA; San Antonio, TX; Aurora, CO; and Honolulu, HI. One of those locations may be near you.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">A key selling points is career progression and the sheer variety of jobs they offer. They also offer the usual job security and benefits of federal employment.  They have an upcoming informational seminar - listed below. That is a good starting point to explore a future with them</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">If you have questions about working for the NSA, please contact:</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><a href="mailto:DisabilityRecruiting@uwe.nsa.gov" title="mailto:DisabilityRecruiting@uwe.nsa.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:purple">DisabilityRecruiting@uwe.nsa.gov</span></a>.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The National Security Agency (NSA)</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">is actively recruiting for blind STEM job seekers with experience and technical bachelor's degrees! We are currently seeking entry to senior level Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Computer Systems Researchers, Computer Systems Architects, Computer Systems Security Managers, Technical Program Managers, Software/Hardware Project Managers, Forensic Analysts, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Software Administrator, and more. For a full job description and how to apply to any of these job openings, please visit:</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intelligencecareers.gov%2FNSA&data=04%7C01%7Cltnguy2%40uwe.nsa.gov%7C5d5df78624f54209610308d9fae998f6%7Cd61e9a6ffc164f848a3e6eeff33e136b%7C0%7C0%7C637816703641538835%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=QA4J%2FObprtsdPfkUg0coqX3rjVqcS3ymo6U7QRZ9Ud4%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intelligencecareers.gov%2FNSA&data=04%7C01%7Cltnguy2%40uwe.nsa.gov%7C5d5df78624f54209610308d9fae998f6%7Cd61e9a6ffc164f848a3e6eeff33e136b%7C0%7C0%7C637816703641538835%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZs" target="_blank"><span style="color:purple">www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">NSA Link:  </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><a href="https://icag1.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/hgK9wnGwXBL5KwV03L41gA" title="https://icag1.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/hgK9wnGwXBL5KwV03L41gA" target="_blank"><span style="color:purple">https://icag1.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/hgK9wnGwXBL5KwV03L41gA</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(20,11,191);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></p><p align="center" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:12.6pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(20,11,191);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">2022 NSALive Virtual Webinar - "Women in Tech: How NSA Development Programs Advance Careers!"</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">If you’re just starting a technical career or want to switch gears by exploring other areas within STEM, the</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">National Security Agency</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">’s</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.intelligencecareers.gov%2FNSA%2Fnsadevprograms.html&data=04%7C01%7Cltnguy2%40uwe.nsa.gov%7C5d5df78624f54209610308d9fae998f6%7Cd61e9a6ffc164f848a3e6eeff33e136b%7C0%7C0%7C637816703641695048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hZG3znPXllPuFwiv19%2Bv64otqX5SkoRk0UH%2Fh%2B0dp54%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.intelligencecareers.gov%2FNSA%2Fnsadevprograms.html&data=04%7C01%7Cltnguy2%40uwe.nsa.gov%7C5d5df78624f54209610308d9fae998f6%7Cd61e9a6ffc164f848a3e6eeff33e136b%7C0%7C0%7C6378167036416950" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(20,11,191)">Development Programs</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(20,11,191)"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">are a fantastic opportunity to do just that!  These programs combine formal training with a full-time job, allowing you to learn from experts in your chosen field while you work in various offices throughout NSA.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Join us on</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(81,167,249)"> </span><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(20,11,191)">Thursday, March 10, from 4:00-5:00 pm (EST)</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">,</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">as the women behind NSA’s mission discuss how technical development programs have opened doors for them to explore, transition, and advance into other exciting and rewarding careers that protect the nation.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficag1.recsolu.com%2Fapp%2Fcollect%2Fevent%2FhgK9wnGwXBL5KwV03L41gA&data=04%7C01%7Cltnguy2%40uwe.nsa.gov%7C5d5df78624f54209610308d9fae998f6%7Cd61e9a6ffc164f848a3e6eeff33e136b%7C0%7C0%7C637816703641695048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lrRxW%2BK5wD8zDPPf4r34yl5NMxx5TYbF8dxF%2FUQhsRI%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficag1.recsolu.com%2Fapp%2Fcollect%2Fevent%2FhgK9wnGwXBL5KwV03L41gA&data=04%7C01%7Cltnguy2%40uwe.nsa.gov%7C5d5df78624f54209610308d9fae998f6%7Cd61e9a6ffc164f848a3e6eeff33e136b%7C0%7C0%7C63781" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(20,11,191)">Register now</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">for this inside look at how you can grow your expertise in</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><i><span style="font-family:"C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