Chinese Multidisciplinary Language Analyst: SIGINT Insights

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking multilingual Language Analysts to support SIGINT missions. MDLAs engage across offices, with LADP or direct hire paths, and will gain intensive training and multiple operational tours.

Proficiency in Chinese is required; the program emphasizes translating, transcribing, and analyzing language data for national security tasks. Travel and proctored testing may be involved.

Candidates should have a bachelor\'s or higher and relevant experience, with ILR 2/2 in reading/listening.

Qualifications

• Minimum ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening in the target language.
• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or higher; entry/developmental or full-performance paths.
• Experience in translation, transcription, or language analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, translate foreign language materials for SIGINT missions.
• Support LADP or direct hire into analytic roles across NSA offices.
• Mentor, coach, and guide junior language analysts as needed.

Skills

CHINESE language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

NSA is seeking multilingual Language Analysts to support SIGINT missions. MDLAs engage across offices, with LADP or direct hire paths, and will gain intensive training and multiple operational tours.

Proficiency in Chinese is required; the program emphasizes translating, transcribing, and analyzing language data for national security tasks. Travel and proctored testing may be involved.

Candidates should have a bachelor\'s or higher and relevant experience, with ILR 2/2 in reading/listening.