Language Analyst Development Program – Early Career

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

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks linguists for NSA SIGINT support through the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct-hire roles.

LADP offers intense training with multiple operational tours across offices, focusing on analyzing foreign language materials within SIGINT disciplines. Proficiency in target languages is essential, and roles may involve rapid upskilling for analytic missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum language proficiency ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for the target language.
• At least one year of relevant experience in language work or related fields such as intelligence analysis, international relations, security studies, journalism, law, STEM, or cyber.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate key information to inform policymakers and military leaders.
• Research cultures and geopolitical contexts to understand language relevance.
• Apply techniques to synthesize large data volumes from disparate sources.
• Demonstrate understanding of communications and technology trends relevant to SIGINT.
• Craft written and oral analyses with unique insights for NSA audiences.
• Collaborate with NSA and IC analysts in research, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

ILR level 2/2 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks linguists for NSA SIGINT support through the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct-hire roles.

LADP offers intense training with multiple operational tours across offices, focusing on analyzing foreign language materials within SIGINT disciplines. Proficiency in target languages is essential, and roles may involve rapid upskilling for analytic missions.