Language Analyst Development Program (MDLA Pathway)

CNSS • National Security Systems; North Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks multilingual professionals to join NSA’s Multidisciplined Language Analysts program. Roles include analysis, transcription, and translation of foreign language materials to support SIGINT missions.

LADP development is available for training and operational rotations across offices with formal classroom and on-the-job training. Applicants must have ILR 2/2 proficiency, a degree, and relevant experience in language work or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for target language.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in language work or related fields.
• Entry to Senior levels require progressive experience and leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials for SIGINT purposes.
• Research cultures and regional context to support analytic reporting.
• Mentor, coach, and lead other Language Analysts as needed.
• Collaborate with partners across the Intelligence Community to produce actionable insights.

Skills

Foreign language proficiency ILR 2/2

Analytical thinking

Research and writing

Education

Any degree

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks multilingual professionals to join NSA’s Multidisciplined Language Analysts program. Roles include analysis, transcription, and translation of foreign language materials to support SIGINT missions.

LADP development is available for training and operational rotations across offices with formal classroom and on-the-job training. Applicants must have ILR 2/2 proficiency, a degree, and relevant experience in language work or related fields.