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Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 3

GRVTY

Company websitegrvty.com (GRVTY, opens in new tab)

Base salary $131K  to $161K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fort Meade, MD

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  • LocationFort Meade, MD
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (31 min ago) · observed since

About this job

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking experiences Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist who can apply their expertise in computer science, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and evaluate algorithms and techniques for solving complex cryptographic and security-related problems. 

What You'll be Owning

  • Create and utilize mathematical models and methods to study cryptographic systems, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop solutions to secure sensitive information. 
  • Work on high-performance computing projects to optimize cryptographic processes and address security challenges across diverse computing environments. 
  • Design, develop, and evaluate algorithms and techniques for solving complex cryptographic and security-related problems. 
  • Create and utilize mathematical models and methods to study cryptographic systems, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop solutions to secure sensitive information. 
  • Work on high-performance computing projects to optimize cryptographic processes and address security challenges across diverse computing environments. 
  • Building and maintaining data analytics. 
  • Data evaluation, enrichment, and processing for relevant datasets.

What You Must Have

  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. 
  • Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. 
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience. 
  • Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience. 
  • Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with at least one programming and at least 4 upper-level math classes (Calculus and above). 
  • Relevant experience in computer science area (i.e. theoretical or applied), designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g. algorithm or development) to study issues and solve problems, engineering (electrical or computer), and/or high-performance computing.
  • Knowledge of Python, Spark, C++, XKS (with FPs, and MPs).

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

  • The pay range for this position is: $131000.00 - $161000.00

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Maryland Pay Range

$131,000—$161,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

•    Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  

•    Health Savings Account with company contribution  

•    Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  

•    Paid Parental Leave   

•    401k with generous company match  

•    Training and Development Opportunities  

•    Award Programs  

•    Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)  

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

Source: GRVTY on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($131,000) is above 44% of the 969 Science & Research roles nationwide listed on this site; 5 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $139,600; the middle half runs from $117,000 to $169,320.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live GRVTY roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live GRVTY roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 3 (this listing)$131K - $161K
System Vulnerability Analyst 3$131K - $161K
Protocol Analyst 3$131K - $161K
System Vulnerability Analyst 3$131K - $161K
Protocol Analyst 3$131K - $161K
Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3$131K - $161K
Data Scientist 3$131K - $161K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All GRVTY roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-14
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Maryland Pay Range

USD 131,000 – 161,000 · interval unstated · pay_input_range · Maryland Pay Range · gh plain label (rule B)

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