Chinese Language Analyst, Multidisciplinary SIGINT Expert

CNSS • National Security Systems; Vineyard (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Are you passionate about using your foreign language skills in the forefront of NSA's SIGINT mission? NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), engage with partners and customers across the Intelligence Community to develop core analytic competencies through programs like LADP or direct hires.

LADP provides rigorous training with multiple operational tours while MDLAs contribute to analytic mission offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum language proficiency: ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for target language.
• A degree in any field is acceptable.
• At least 1 year of relevant language or related analytic experience is required, with potential for LADP or direct hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate key information to support NSA's SIGINT mission.
• Research and understand cultures and geopolitical contexts to inform analysis.
• Apply new techniques to address analytic problems and synthesize large data sets.
• Demonstrate understanding of communications and technology trends.
• Craft written and oral assessments providing insights not available from other disciplines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with NSA and the intelligence community.

Skills

CHINESE proficiency

Strong written and oral communicator

Well organized

Synthesize information

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Are you passionate about using your foreign language skills in the forefront of NSA's SIGINT mission? NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), engage with partners and customers across the Intelligence Community to develop core analytic competencies through programs like LADP or direct hires.

LADP provides rigorous training with multiple operational tours while MDLAs contribute to analytic mission offices.