Chinese MDLA: Language Analyst Development Program

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

Job summary

NSA’s Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), engage in translating and analyzing foreign language materials for SIGINT missions across multiple offices. LADP provides accelerated training and several operational tours, with direct placement possible into analytic posts upon completion.

Role requires ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for Chinese, a degree, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language
• Degree in any field acceptable; multiple pathways to eligibility
• Analytic and research competencies aligned with NSA SIGINT and Cybersecurity missions

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate key information for policymakers and analysts
• Research cultures and geopolitical context to inform intelligence assessments
• Apply new techniques to synthesize large datasets and disparate information
• Craft written and oral assessments with insights not available from other disciplines
• Work independently and collaboratively with NSA and IC colleagues in research, analysis, and reporting

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Synthesis of information

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

NSA’s Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), engage in translating and analyzing foreign language materials for SIGINT missions across multiple offices. LADP provides accelerated training and several operational tours, with direct placement possible into analytic posts upon completion.

Role requires ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for Chinese, a degree, and relevant experience.