Language Analysis & SIGINT Development Program

CNSS • National Security Systems; Langley Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking linguists to analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials for SIGINT missions. The role offers the opportunity to participate in the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct hire into analytic offices across NSA components.

LADP lasts up to three years, featuring multiple operational tours, classroom training, and on-the-job experience to build specialized language analysis skills.

Qualifications

• ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for target language.
• At least 1 year of relevant language or non-language work experience in related fields.
• Formal or informal leadership experience may be required for Full Performance and Senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Offer policymakers and leaders a window into the foreign language world by analyzing, transcribing, and translating key information.
• Research and understand other cultures and their geo-political context.
• Apply new techniques to address analytic problems with large data sets and disparate sources.
• Demonstrate understanding of communications and technology trends.
• Craft written and oral assessments with unique insights for NSA SIGINT or Cybersecurity.
• Work independently and with teams across NSA and the IC in research, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

ILR 2/2 reading/listening

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking linguists to analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials for SIGINT missions. The role offers the opportunity to participate in the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct hire into analytic offices across NSA components.

LADP lasts up to three years, featuring multiple operational tours, classroom training, and on-the-job experience to build specialized language analysis skills.