Chinese MDLA: SIGINT Language Analyst & Problem Solver

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

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks Linguists (MDLAs) to advance SIGINT missions across offices. The role emphasizes translation, transcription, and analysis of foreign language materials with collaboration across IC partners.

Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language; a degree in any field is acceptable. LADP and direct hire are available development paths.

Qualifications

• A degree in any field is acceptable.
• At least one year of relevant experience in language or related fields.
• ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foreign language materials, including translation, transcription, and analysis.
• Engage with partners and customers across the Intelligence Community to support mission objectives.
• Prepare written assessments and reports reflecting analytic findings.
• Proceed through LADP or direct hire pathways for development within NSA SIGINT.

Education

Any degree

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks Linguists (MDLAs) to advance SIGINT missions across offices. The role emphasizes translation, transcription, and analysis of foreign language materials with collaboration across IC partners.

Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language; a degree in any field is acceptable. LADP and direct hire are available development paths.