Chinese Multidisciplined Language Analyst /Language Analyst Development Program (LADP)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Kunia Camp (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency seeks professionals with foreign language expertise to support SIGINT missions. Candidates must meet minimum ILR 2/2 reading/listening proficiency and may qualify at Entry/Developmental or Full Performance levels based on education and experience.

Applicants should have relevant experience in language work (translation, transcription) or in related fields such as intelligence analysis, security studies, or STEM disciplines. Strong analytical capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language.
• Entry requirements: HS diploma/GED + 4 years relevant experience, or Associate's +2 years, or Bachelor's with no experience.
• Full Performance: HS diploma/GED + 7 years relevant experience, or Associate's +5 years, or Bachelor's +3 years, or Master's +1 year, or Doctoral with no experience.

Skills

ILR 2/2 proficiency (reading/listening

Translation/Transcription

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years relevant experience

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree + 3 years relevant experience or higher

Job description

Are you passionate about using your foreign language skills, working at the forefront of NSA's exciting SIGINT mission?

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

At least one year of relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: performing professional work in the language (for example, translation, transcription, foreign language instruction, or analysis); OR non-language work in a field such as intelligence analysis, international relations, security studies, intelligence studies, journalism, law, STEM fields (for example, computer science, chemistry, space or weapons systems, or cyber), or other topics directly relevant to NSA SIGINT or Cybersecurity mission. For the Full Performance level, experience may also include formal or informal leadership experience.

Applicant must have a minimum language proficiency of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 2/2 in reading and listening in the target language for which the applicant is being considered.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.