Language Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Language Analyst with 20+ years of experience in defense and policy. You will leverage your language skills for analysis and mentoring, operating independently on complex issues. The role requires a deep understanding of language proficiency and a TS/SCI clearance. Competitive compensation ranging from $99,000 to $225,000 annually is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in defense, policy, or cybersecurity.
• Ability to score 3 or higher on the DLPT or OPI in Mandarin.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Leverage language skills to research and analyze data.
• Mentor or supervise employees in organization and technical competencies.
• Brief and advise senior staff on areas of operations.

Skills

Analysis

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Language Proficiency

Education

Master's Degree

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Leverage language skills to research and analyze data to inform policy programs and initiatives. Appy leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both organization and technical competencies.

Basic Qualifications:

20+ years of experience in defense, policy, or cybersecurity fields

Experience briefing large and small audiences on pertinent information in both classified and unclassified settings and to establish and maintain large product distribution lists of subscribers via desktop and mobile platforms

Ability to show a score of 3 or higher on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in the Mandarin language

Ability to conduct translation and simultaneous interpretation services as required

Ability to brief and advise senior and executive level staff, including service chiefs and combatant commanders, on areas of operations, activities, and investments

Ability to travel domestically and overseas periodically as needed to deliver lectures and participate in conferences

Ability to archive all products created under the scope of work on appropriate searchable information systems

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Additional Qualifications:

Experience providing professional military education seminars to the Marine Corps, Department of Defense partners, and military personnel, as necessary

Ability to show a score of 2 or higher on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in the Russian language

Ability to maintain and leverage a broad subject matter expert network across the U.S. government, private industry, think tanks, and academia

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Language Analyst

Key Role:

Leverage language skills to research and analyze data to inform policy programs and initiatives. Appy leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both organization and technical competencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in defense, policy, or cybersecurity fields

• Experience briefing large and small audiences on pertinent information in both classified and unclassified settings and to establish and maintain large product distribution lists of subscribers via desktop and mobile platforms

• Ability to show a score of 3 or higher on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in the Mandarin language

• Ability to conduct translation and simultaneous interpretation services as required

• Ability to brief and advise senior and executive level staff, including service chiefs and combatant commanders, on areas of operations, activities, and investments

• Ability to travel domestically and overseas periodically as needed to deliver lectures and participate in conferences

• Ability to archive all products created under the scope of work on appropriate searchable information systems

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Master’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience providing professional military education seminars to the Marine Corps, Department of Defense partners, and military personnel, as necessary

• Ability to show a score of 2 or higher on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in the Russian language

• Ability to maintain and leverage a broad subject matter expert network across the U.S. government, private industry, think tanks, and academia

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.