Language Analyst Development Track for SIGINT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NSA's multilingual analysts, the MDLAs, analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials to support SIGINT missions. The LADP offers intensive training with multiple tours across offices, paired with classroom and computer-based learning to build core analytic competencies.

MDLAs may be placed into LADP or direct-hire roles, with opportunities to lead, collaborate across the IC, and contribute to national security objectives. Applicants must meet ILR language requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• For higher levels, leadership experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials.
• Research cultures and geopolitical context to support SIGINT missions.
• Apply new analytic techniques to synthesize large data sets.
• Produce written and oral assessments for policymakers and analysts.

Skills

ILR 2/2 proficiency

Language analysis

Education

Any degree

Job description

NSA's multilingual analysts, the MDLAs, analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials to support SIGINT missions. The LADP offers intensive training with multiple tours across offices, paired with classroom and computer-based learning to build core analytic competencies.

MDLAs may be placed into LADP or direct-hire roles, with opportunities to lead, collaborate across the IC, and contribute to national security objectives. Applicants must meet ILR language requirements.