Language Analyst: SIGINT Development Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), are invited to join the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct hire to support analytic mission offices. The LADP lasts up to three years and provides intensive training, operational tours, and formal classroom work.

MDLAs analyze foreign language materials, translate and transcribe, research cultural contexts, and collaborate with partners across the Intelligence Community to deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum ILR level 2/2 reading and listening in target language.
• At least one year of relevant experience in language work or related fields (analyst, security studies, STEM, etc.).
• Entry/Developmental: high school diploma + 4 years, or an associates with 2 years, or a Bachelor's with no experience.
• Full Performance: high school + 7 years, or associates 5, or Bachelor's 3, or Master's 1, or Doctoral 0.
• Senior: high school + 10 years, or higher degrees with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, translate, transcribe foreign language materials.
• Research cultures and geopolitical context to support SIGINT missions.
• Apply analytic skills to synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts and contribute to SME activities.
• Ensure technical health of the mission and use internal tools effectively.

Skills

ILR 2/2 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), are invited to join the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct hire to support analytic mission offices. The LADP lasts up to three years and provides intensive training, operational tours, and formal classroom work.

MDLAs analyze foreign language materials, translate and transcribe, research cultural contexts, and collaborate with partners across the Intelligence Community to deliver actionable insights.