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Chinese Language Analyst (Space SME)

SOS International

Vienna (VA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the defense and intelligence sectors is seeking a motivated Chinese Linguist-Analyst. The role involves conducting Chinese-language research and analysis, writing reports for senior clients, and collaborating with software developers. Candidates should possess advanced Chinese language skills and a relevant bachelor's degree, with strong communication abilities and teamwork skills. A hybrid work schedule is offered.

Qualifications

  • Advanced Chinese language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and listening.
  • Minimum 4-6 years of relevant professional work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Chinese-language, open-source research and analysis.
  • Write finished analytic reports for senior clients.
  • Establish subject matter expertise in areas of analytic responsibility.

Skills

Research and Analysis
Chinese Language Skills
Communication
Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in area studies, intelligence studies, political science, security studies, international relations, data science, computer science

Tools

MS Office
Python
Java
C
Go
Ruby
Swift
MongoDB
ArangoDB
PostgresSQL
Analyst Notebook
Palantir

Job description

Exovera’s Center for Intelligence Research and Analysis (CIRA) is seeking a motivated Chinese Linguist-Analyst to provide language-enabled research, analytic services and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to China.

CIRA provides research, analysis, and operational capabilities to government, defense, and private-sector clients. Our team consists of Chinese-, Russian-, and Iran-focused linguist-analysts who work closely with a cadre of software engineers to produce cutting-edge insights, data exploitation, and tool development.

Responsibilities
  • Work individually and as part of a team to conduct Chinese-language, open-source research and analysis using online sources, academic publications, gray literature, and in-house proprietary databases;
  • Identify and collect data for analysis and to create finished reports;
  • Write finished analytic reports for and engage with senior clients ranging from short briefs to monograph-length studies;
  • Establish subject matter expertise in areas of analytic responsibility, including identifying key items for research and analysis and potential new data sources;
  • Work with in-house software developers to identify and assist collection and processing of Chinese language documents and structured data.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated expertise in research and analysis of space and aeropace systems, with a focus on existing and emerging technology, development strategy, doctrine, institutions, and enterprises.
  • Advanced Chinese language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and listening;
  • Superior verbal and written English communication skills;
  • Strong demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a team;
  • Bachelor's degree in area studies, intelligence studies, political science, security studies, international relations, data science, computer science, or related field; and
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance, active polygraph is a plus;
  • Master's degree or PhD in relevant field;
  • Minimum 4-6 years of relevant professional work experience;
  • Experience in Open-Source intelligence analysis with the U.S. government or as a U.S. government contractor;
  • Experience translating and summarizing general and technical material;
  • Experience building, processing, and analyzing large datasets;
  • Programming skills, such as experience in Python, Java, C, Go, Ruby, Swift, MongoDB, ArangoDB, PostgresSQL, Analyst Notebook, Palantir, or other programming languages and databases.
Working Conditions
  • Hybrid work schedule: in-person and remote within the DC-area;

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of qualified individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

About the company

SOSi is a private, family-owned and operated government services integrator that works principally in the defense and intelligence sectors. We were founded in 1989 to provide specialized analytical services to the U.S. law enforcement community and ove...

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