Chinese MDLA: Entry–Mid Language Analyst

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs) to support the SIGINT mission in a development path through LADP or direct hire into analytic offices. Candidates must have ILR 2/2 in reading/listening Chinese and a degree in any field. Roles involve analysis, transcription, and translation across NSA IC partners.

Positions may be in Hawaii Kunia, MD, or Draper, UT with on-site work. Training, security requirements, and DCIPS-related conditions apply.

Qualifications

• ILR level 2/2 or equivalent reading/listening in target language (Chinese).
• Minimum education/experience requirements: high school diploma + 4 yrs, associate +2 yrs, bachelor +3 yrs, etc.
• Experience in professional language work or related fields (translation, transcription, analysis).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, translate key foreign language materials.
• Conduct language quality control and support analytic reporting.
• Mentor and coach other language analysts.
• Collaborate with NSA and IC partners on analytic tasks.
• Prepare written assessments and reports.
• Engage in research and synthesize information from diverse sources.

Skills

Chinese

Linguistic analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Information synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (any field)

Job description

NSA is seeking Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs) to support the SIGINT mission in a development path through LADP or direct hire into analytic offices. Candidates must have ILR 2/2 in reading/listening Chinese and a degree in any field. Roles involve analysis, transcription, and translation across NSA IC partners.

Positions may be in Hawaii Kunia, MD, or Draper, UT with on-site work. Training, security requirements, and DCIPS-related conditions apply.