Linguist Analyst China

SOSi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized research firm is seeking a motivated Chinese Linguist-Analyst to lead language-enabled research and provide insights on China-related issues. Applicants should possess advanced Mandarin skills, a minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include conducting research, writing analytical reports, and engaging with clients. This position includes a hybrid work schedule, offering flexibility to work in-person or remotely.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese equivalent to ILR 2+.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and analysis in Mandarin Chinese.
• Identify and collect data for analysis and create reports.
• Engage with senior clients to discuss project needs.

Skills

Chinese military strategy expertise

Advanced Mandarin Chinese skills

Verbal and written English communication

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Exovera is seeking a motivated Chinese Linguist-Analyst to lead language-enabled research, analytic services and forward‑thinking insight on complex issues related to China.

Exovera provides research, analysis, and operational capabilities to government, defense, and private‑sector clients. Our team consists of China, Russia, and Iran‑focused linguist‑analysts who work closely with a cadre of software engineers to produce cutting‑edge insights, data exploitation, and tool development.

• Work individually and as part of a team to conduct open‑source research and analysis in Mandarin Chinese‑language using online sources, academic publications, gray literature, and in‑house proprietary databases.
• Identify and collect data for analysis and to create finished reports.
• Write and edit finished analytic reports, ranging from short briefs to monograph‑length studies.
• Engage with senior clients to discuss project needs and opportunities and to brief reports.
• Establish subject matter expertise in areas of analytic responsibility, including identifying key items for research and analysis and potential new data sources.
• Work with in‑house software developers to identify and assist collection and processing of Mandarin Chinese documents and structured data.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance, TS/SCI is preferred. For an applicant with a 10+ history of research, publication, and thought leadership in China political‑military analysis, a current clearance is not necessarily required.
• Demonstrated expertise in Chinese military strategy, doctrine, and capabilities; science and technology development; and/or political system.
• Minimum 4‑5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Advanced Mandarin Chinese language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and listening.
• Superior verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong demonstrated ability to work individually, as part of a team, and to lead small project teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in area studies, intelligence studies, political science, security studies, international relations, data science, computer science, or related field; Masters or PhD preferred, and required for an applicant without an active security clearance.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule: in‑person and remote

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.