Chinese/Mandarin Operational Language Analyst (OLA) at CTC Group Maryland

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Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401k

PTO and holiday pay

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

CTC Group is looking for Chinese/Mandarin Operational Language Analysts (OLA) to support intelligence operations through translation, analysis, and interpretation of language materials. This position requires expertise across several levels (1-4), with varying educational and experience requirements. Ideal candidates will possess active TS/SCI security clearance and experience in cryptologic language processing, contributing to vital intelligence assessments.

The estimated salary range for this role is between $75,000 to $200,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package including health care, 401k, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required.
• Experience typing on an English keyboard.
• ILR skill level validation within two years.
• Two to fifteen years of cryptologic experience depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Process voice and graphic language materials for SIGINT operations.
• Analyze and interpret language materials.
• Transform complex materials into understandable formats.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights.
• Work with intelligence teams for timely information dissemination.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

ILR skill level validation

Typing on English keyboard

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate of Arts or Science degree

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree

Job description

Chinese/Mandarin Operational Language Analyst (OLA)

Summary: CTC Group is seeking Chinese/Mandarin Operational Language Analysts (OLA), levels 1-4, to translate, analyze, and interpret language materials, including communications and documents, in support of intelligence operations. Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade.

Responsibilities

• The Operational Language Analyst performs tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT Operations.
• Analyze and interpret language materials to identify relevant intelligence information.
• Recover essential elements of information.
• Render translations and/or transcripts based on straightforward, factual written and/or spoken material.
• Translate and/or transcribe complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material.
• Gist complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material.
• Perform quality control review of translations and transcripts of complex and sophisticated written and spoken material.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights to enhance the understanding of translated materials.
• Support operations with language expertise, ensuring accurate and meaningful translations.
• Prepare detailed reports and briefings based on translated materials and linguistic analysis.
• Contribute to the development of intelligence assessments and operational planning.
• Work closely with intelligence analysts, field operatives, and other team members to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support mission objectives.
• Provide language and cultural training to team members as needed.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• ILR skill level validation documented within two (2) years prior to resume submission.
• One (1) year experience typing on an English keyboard.

Level 1 Qualifications

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent from other countries.
• Two (2) years full-time experience performing cryptologic language processing in the required language.
  • One (1) of the two (2) years' experience, translating and/or transcribing, and gisting shall be the primary duties.
• Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 2 in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance from the required language into standard American English.
  • Scores from the MPO Civilian Language Test of Record, valid at time of resume submission, may be used as acceptable validation for text translation and audio translation skill level(s).

Level 2 Qualifications

• Associate of Arts (AA)/Associate of Science (AS) degree, or equivalent from other countries.
  • In lieu of the Associate's Degree, an additional two (2) years of directly related, applied, practical work experience may be substituted.
• Four (4) years full-time experience in Cryptologic Operations performing language processing in the required language(s).
  • Two (2) of the four (4) years' experience, translating and/or transcribing, and gisting shall be the primary duties.
  • No more than one (1) year of the required four (4) years, reporting shall be the primary duty.
  • Two (2) of the four (4) years' experience shall be within four (4) years of resume submission.
• Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance from the required language(s) into idiomatic, standard American English.
  • Scores from the MPO Civilian Language Test of Record, valid at time of resume submission, may be used as acceptable validation for text translation and audio translation skill level(s).

Level 3 Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or equivalent from other countries.
  • In lieu of the Bachelor's Degree, an additional four (4) years of directly related, applied, practical work experience may be substituted for a total of fourteen (14) years' experience.
• Ten (10) years full-time combined cryptologic language processing, related language, and/or related cryptologic experience.
  • Six (6) of the ten (10) years' experience shall be in performing Cryptologic Operations language processing.
  • Six (6) of the ten (10) years' experience shall be in the required language(s).
  • Four (4) of the six (6) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be in cryptologic language processing.
  • Three (3) of the six (6) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be in translating and/or transcribing, and gisting.
  • One (1) of the six (6) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be in performing quality control review of ILR level 3 audio translations and/or text translations.
  • No more than three (3) of the required ten (10) years' experience, reporting shall be the primary duty.
  • One (1) of the six (6) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be within six (6) years of resume submission.
• Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance from the required language(s) into idiomatic, standard American English.
  • Scores from the MPO Civilian Language Test of Record, valid at time of resume submission, may be used as acceptable validation for text translation and audio translation skill level(s).

Level 4 Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or equivalent from other countries.
  • In lieu of the Bachelor's Degree, an additional four (4) years of directly related, applied, practical work experience may be substituted for a total of nineteen (19) years' experience.
• Fifteen (15) years full-time combined cryptologic language processing, related language, and/or related cryptologic experience.
  • Eight (8) of the fifteen (15) years' experience shall be in performing Cryptologic Operations language processing.
  • Eight (8) of the fifteen (15) years' experience shall be in the required language(s).
  • Six (6) of the eight (8) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be in cryptologic language processing.
  • Five (5) of the eight (8) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be in translating and/or transcribing, and gisting.
  • Three (3) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be in performing quality control review of audio translations and text translations at the ILR level 3.
  • No more than seven (7) of the required fifteen (15) years' experience, reporting shall be the primary duty.
  • One (1) of the eight (8) years' experience in the required language(s) shall be within six (6) years of resume submission.
• Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in both Audio Translation Performance and Translation Performance from the required language(s) into idiomatic, standard American English.
  • Scores from the MPO Civilian Language Test of Record, valid at time of resume submission, may be used as acceptable validation for text translation and audio translation skill level(s).

Pay Information

The final salary may be influenced by various factors such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development. The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $200,000.

Benefits

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.