Language Analyst Development Program - Fast-Track to SIGINT

CNSS • National Security Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks skilled linguists to join the NSA SIGINT mission. The role develops language capabilities through the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct-hire positions in analytic offices.

Applicants should have ILR 2/2 reading/listening and at least one year of relevant experience in language work or related fields, with the LADP offering intense, tour-based training and rotations across offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum language proficiency ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening.
• One year of relevant experience in language work or related fields such as intelligence analysis, security studies, or STEM topics relevant to NSA SIGINT or Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Offer policymakers and military leaders a window into the foreign language world by analyzing, transcribing, and translating key information.
• Research and understand other cultures, how they operate and fit in the geo-political context.
• Apply new techniques to address analytic problems like synthesizing large data from disparate sources.
• Demonstrate an understanding of communications and technology trends.
• Craft written and oral assessments providing insights not available from other disciplines.
• Work independently and with NSA and IC analysts in research, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

ILR 2/2 proficiency

Education

Any field degree acceptable

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks skilled linguists to join the NSA SIGINT mission. The role develops language capabilities through the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct-hire positions in analytic offices.

Applicants should have ILR 2/2 reading/listening and at least one year of relevant experience in language work or related fields, with the LADP offering intense, tour-based training and rotations across offices.