Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Analyst

Altamira Technologies Corp.; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamira Technologies Corp. in Dayton, OH is seeking Mandarin Chinese language-enabled PAI/OSINT analysts to translate, research, and validate information for our clients in the U.S. IC.

You will apply your language skills to produce accurate analyses from Mandarin into English and vice versa. Responsibilities include in-depth open-source research, high-volume translation and transcription of technical content, and contributing to reporting and quality control to deliver actionable intelligence

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience conducting open-source research.
• Experience conducting research in the source language (Mandarin).
• Ability to demonstrate ILR 2 or ACTFL Advanced Low in listening and reading in Mandarin Chinese.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and provide analytical support for the client's mission sets.
• Work both from the foreign language into English and English into the foreign language.
• Perform high volume, accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation of highly technical foreign language information into colloquial English.
• Additional tasks may include report writing, quality control, review, gisting, training, and others as necessary.

Skills

Open-source research

Mandarin Chinese language proficiency

TS/SCI clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Machine translation tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that strive to find a way to get things done.

Altamira Technologies Corporation is in search of Mandarin Chinese Language-Enabled Publicly Available Information/Open-Source Intelligence (PAI/OSINT) Analysts in Dayton, OH.

In the current information environment, separating useful data from the chaff is an invaluable skill. Come use your experience employing PAI/OSINT tradecraft to deliver actionable intelligence. Our Language-Enabled PAI/OSINT Analysts provide our clients with a clear understanding of the ever changing technological and operational environment in given regions. You will apply your knowledge of foreign languages and cultures to employ PAI/OSINT tradecraft to validate information in direct support of your clients, the broader IC, and senior policymakers. In your exploration of new data sources and analysis of information from disparate sources you will develop, and provide the client with, an accurate picture of the environment in your region. Join our team as we provide the right information to the right clients at the right time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and provide analytical support for the client's mission sets.
• Work both from the foreign language into English and English into the foreign language.
• Perform high volume, accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation of highly technical foreign language information into colloquial English.
• Additional tasks may include report writing, quality control, review, gisting, training, and others as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience conducting open-source research, including use of associated tradecraft and tools;
• Experience conducting research in the source language;
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum ILR score of 2 or ACTFL Advanced Low in listening and reading in Mandarin Chinese;
• Active TS/SCI clearance;
• HS diploma or GED;
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of other IC disciplines (SIGINT, HUMINT, etc.);
• Experience using machine translation tools to complete human-assisted translations;
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools to decrease analysis and production timelines;
• Computer programming fundamentals/experience (Python, SQL, etc.).