Chinese MDLA: SIGINT Language Analyst, Entry–Mid

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

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks a linguist analyst to support NSA's SIGINT mission, requiring ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for Chinese. The role emphasizes analysis, translation, transcription, and reporting across partner and customer contexts.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience or equivalents, and may participate in LADP or direct-hire opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum language proficiency ILR 2/2 in reading/listening for target language.
• Bachelor's degree required; 1 year relevant experience or related fields acceptable.
• Experience in language analysis, translation, transcription, or related intelligence work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate key information for policymakers and analysts.
• Research cultures and geopolitical contexts to support SIGINT missions.
• Synthesize data from multiple sources to address analytic problems.
• Mentor and coach other language analysts; ensure quality of mission outputs.

Skills

Chinese ILR2/2

Analytical thinking

Strong written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Internal tools

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks a linguist analyst to support NSA's SIGINT mission, requiring ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for Chinese. The role emphasizes analysis, translation, transcription, and reporting across partner and customer contexts.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience or equivalents, and may participate in LADP or direct-hire opportunities.