Aspiring MDLA: Language Analyst Development Program

CNSS • National Security Systems; Chillum (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems, in coordination with NSA, seeks multilingual Language Analysts to advance SIGINT missions. Positions support the Language Analysis Development Program or direct hire into analytic offices.

Applicants must have ILR level 2/2 proficiency in reading and listening and bring related experience in translation, transcription, or analysis. Pay bands range across Entry/Developmental to Senior levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum language proficiency ILR 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language.
• Relevant experience in language work or related fields such as intelligence analysis or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate key foreign language materials to support SIGINT missions.
• Research and understand cultures and geopolitical contexts relevant to NSA language work.
• Apply new techniques to address analytic problems with large data and disparate sources.
• Craft written and oral assessments providing unique insights for policymakers.
• Collaborate with NSA and Intelligence Community analysts in research, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

ILR 2/2 (reading/listening)

Translation/Transcription

Analytic reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems, in coordination with NSA, seeks multilingual Language Analysts to advance SIGINT missions. Positions support the Language Analysis Development Program or direct hire into analytic offices.

Applicants must have ILR level 2/2 proficiency in reading and listening and bring related experience in translation, transcription, or analysis. Pay bands range across Entry/Developmental to Senior levels.