Chinese MDLA: Entry–Mid Level – SIGINT Impact

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking multilingual language analysts to support SIGINT missions with Chinese language expertise. The role emphasizes analysis, translation, transcription, and collaboration with other analysts across the Intelligence Community.

Applicants should have ILR 2/2 in reading/listening, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and experience in language-related professional work. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive NSA benefits and a structured development path.

Qualifications

• Minimum ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language.
• Bachelor's degree or higher required or equivalent.
• Experience in translation, transcription, or analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, translate language materials for SIGINT mission.
• Engage with partners and customers across the IC to support analytic tasks.
• Mentor and collaborate with other language analysts as needed.
• Produce written and oral assessments and reports.

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

Strong communication

Well organized

Information synthesis

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

NSA is seeking multilingual language analysts to support SIGINT missions with Chinese language expertise. The role emphasizes analysis, translation, transcription, and collaboration with other analysts across the Intelligence Community.

Applicants should have ILR 2/2 in reading/listening, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and experience in language-related professional work. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive NSA benefits and a structured development path.