Assistive Technology Engineer - Experienced Level (Maryland)
Fort Meade, MD, United States
Responsibilities
If you have experience in Assistive Technology (AT) hardware and software, Section 508 IT accessibility accommodations, and love to solve problems with unique solutions that help People with Disabilities (PWD), working in NSA's Office of Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility (ORAA) may be the place for you.
Our AT Engineers tackle a wide variety of unique challenges that enable NSA's employees and applicants with disabilities to work our mission areas with full accessibility. Be part of a forward leaning team that makes technology work for all regardless of tools, devices, or systems.
As an AT Engineer you will:
- Engage with technical teams to maintain health and accountability of AT systems and equipment.
- Collaborate with disabled employees and applicants, as well as IT and Security colleagues, to implement cutting edge technology within a complex secure system.
- Work to make business and mission applications accessible for uses of all abilities.
- Collaborate with Reasonable Accommodations Managers (RAMs) to assess and help implement a variety of reasonable accommodation requests involving Assistive Technology and other specialized equipment and software.
Job Summary
Assistive Technology (AT) Engineers collaborate with the Reasonable Accommodations Managers to provide reasonable accommodation requests involving assistive technology and specialized equipment. AT Engineers also support Agency partners to improve access to electronic and information technology for employees with disabilities.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
SENIOR
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. Degree must be in Computer Science, or a related STEM technical field.
Relevant experience must be in the design and engineering of assistive technology and in an area of employment of people with disabilities (e.g., group home and school system).
Competencies
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to work in teams
- Clear writing for justifications and business cases
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $129,239 - 187,662 (Senior)
Salary range varies by work level and relevant experience to the position.
On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
How to apply
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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. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion.
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. 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.