Chinese Multidisciplined Language Analyst /Language Analyst Development Program (LADP) - Entry to Mid Level (MD, HI, UT)

CNSS • National Security Systems; Aspen Hill (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA/CSS is seeking Linguists (MDLAs) to support SIGINT missions at the Fort Meade Complex in Maryland and other locations. MDLAs participate in an inclusive problem-solving approach with partners and customers across the Intelligence Community.

Depending on skill level, candidates may enter the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or be hired directly into analytic roles. The LADP lasts up to three years and provides intensive training, with 4–5 operational tours across offices and

Responsibilities

• NSA MDLAs engage with partners across the Intelligence Community.
• LADP offers intensive training and up to three years of tours across offices.

Job description

NSA/CSS Hawaii Kunia, HI || Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD || Draper, Utah, UT

Pay Plan: GG, Grade: 07/1 to 12/10

Open: 2026-10-01, Close: 2026-10-11

Responsibilities

NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), are expected to take an inclusive approach to problem solving and mission accomplishment by frequently engaging with partners, enablers, and customers across the Intelligence Community. Based on skill level and experience, NSA MDLAs are considered for either the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct hire into positions supporting an analytic mission office. LADP: The LADP, which lasts up to three years, is designed to provide an intensive, accelerated opportunity to acquire the unique technical skills and experience needed to successfully apply knowledge and analytic ability to the SIGINT mission and help MDLAs achieve core analytic competencies in accordance with the Cryptologic Training System Training Standard and the MDLA competencies framework. The program includes 4-5 operational tours in a variety of offices, interspersed with formal classroom and computer-based training.