Chinese Language Analyst — SIGINT Insights

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking a Language Analyst (MDLA) to support the SIGINT mission with Chinese language expertise. Roles include translation, transcription, and analysis across multiple offices, with LADP as an accelerated training track and potential direct-hire assignments.

Applicants must have ILR 2/2 proficiency, a suitable degree or experience, and be prepared for full-time, on-site work in NSA locations. The program emphasizes tours, training, and cross-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• ILR reading/listening level 2/2 in target language required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate key information for policymakers and operators.
• Research cultures and geopolitical contexts to inform analytic work.
• Apply new techniques to synthesize large data sets from multiple sources.
• Craft written and oral assessments with insights unavailable from other disciplines.
• Collaborate with NSA analysts and IC partners on research, analysis, and reporting.
• Mentor and coach newer language analysts and ensure tool maintenance.

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

Organized

Strong communication

Information synthesis

Customer service

Education

Any degree acceptable

Job description

NSA is seeking a Language Analyst (MDLA) to support the SIGINT mission with Chinese language expertise. Roles include translation, transcription, and analysis across multiple offices, with LADP as an accelerated training track and potential direct-hire assignments.

Applicants must have ILR 2/2 proficiency, a suitable degree or experience, and be prepared for full-time, on-site work in NSA locations. The program emphasizes tours, training, and cross-office collaboration.