Elite Language Analyst Development Program

CNSS • National Security Systems; Grasonville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking candidates for a language-focused analyst role within NSA’s SIGINT mission. The position emphasizes proficiency in target languages, analytical translation, and collaborative analysis across diverse teams.

The role undertakes a development path through the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) with multiple operational tours and classroom training, aiming to build advanced linguistic and analytic capabilities for national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening in the target language.
• At least one year of relevant language or non-language work related to NSA SIGINT or cybersecurity mission.
• For Full Performance and Senior levels, formal or informal leadership experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Offer policymakers and military leaders a window into the foreign language world by analyzing, transcribing, and translating key information.
• Research and understand cultures, how they operate, and their geopolitical context.
• Apply new techniques to address analytic problems by synthesizing large volumes of data from disparate sources.
• Demonstrate understanding of communications and technology trends.
• Craft written and oral assessments providing unique insights for NSA SIGINT.
• Work independently and collaborate with NSA and IC analysts in research, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Language proficiency ILR 2/2 (reading)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking candidates for a language-focused analyst role within NSA’s SIGINT mission. The position emphasizes proficiency in target languages, analytical translation, and collaborative analysis across diverse teams.

The role undertakes a development path through the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) with multiple operational tours and classroom training, aiming to build advanced linguistic and analytic capabilities for national security objectives.