Chinese Language Analyst — SIGINT & Analysis Expert

CNSS • National Security Systems; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA's Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs) play a critical role in the SIGINT mission, engaging with partners across the IC to analyze, translate, and transcribe foreign language materials. The LADP pathway may be offered, with on-the-job tours and formal training to build core analytic competencies while supporting language-related mission offices.

Applicants must have ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language and hold a degree in any field.

Qualifications

• ILR level 2/2 reading and listening in target language
• Minimum degree in any field; 1+ year of relevant experience in language or intelligence fields
• Experience may include leadership and mentoring responsibilities
• Prepared for in-person language proficiency testing and related requirements

Responsibilities

• Engage with partners, enablers, and customers across the Intelligence Community
• Analyze foreign language materials and support SIGINT mission
• Translate, transcribe, and provide written/oral assessments
• Possess broad knowledge of IC and how elements work together to prosecute mission
• Master internal tools and maintain technical health of the mission
• Mentor, coach, and lead other Language Analysts

Skills

Language proficiency CHINESE

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

NSA's Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs) play a critical role in the SIGINT mission, engaging with partners across the IC to analyze, translate, and transcribe foreign language materials. The LADP pathway may be offered, with on-the-job tours and formal training to build core analytic competencies while supporting language-related mission offices.

Applicants must have ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language and hold a degree in any field.