Chinese MDLA — Multidisciplinary SIGINT Analyst

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking multilingual language analysts to support the SIGINT mission, focusing on Chinese language materials. The role emphasizes translation, transcription, and analysis across multiple offices with potential development through LADP or direct hire.

Candidates should demonstrate ILR level 2/2 proficiency and relevant experience. Applicants must meet education requirements, be able to collaborate across teams, and participate in testing instructions provided by email.

Qualifications

• Minimum ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language (Chinese).
• Degree in any field acceptable; 1+ year of relevant language or analytic experience.
• Experience in intelligence analysis, security studies, journalism, or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with partners, enablers, and customers across the Intelligence Community.
• Analyze, translate, and transcribe foreign language materials for SIGINT mission.
• Mentor, coach, and lead other Language Analysts as appropriate.
• Maintain high quality language performance and participate in testing when required.

Skills

Chinese ILR 2/2

Organized

Written & verbal communication

Synthesize information

Customer service

Education

Any degree acceptable

Job description

NSA is seeking multilingual language analysts to support the SIGINT mission, focusing on Chinese language materials. The role emphasizes translation, transcription, and analysis across multiple offices with potential development through LADP or direct hire.

Candidates should demonstrate ILR level 2/2 proficiency and relevant experience. Applicants must meet education requirements, be able to collaborate across teams, and participate in testing instructions provided by email.