Mandarin Research Development and Acquisition (RDA) Analyst

V2X Inc; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. is hiring a Mandarin Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) Analyst to support government clients in applying AI/ML principles to national security challenges. The role emphasizes foreign R&D entities, training, validation, and policy implications.

You will produce finished analytic products, manage search queues, and conduct ad-hoc research to identify relevant organizations and networks. Strong Mandarin proficiency and an active TS/SCI clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in National Security, Regional Studies, or related field.
• Mandarin language proficiency verified at ILR 2.0 or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Produce finished all-source analytic products per IC directives.
• Develop a queue and schedule for regular searches.
• Perform ad-hoc research to identify new entities and topics.
• Identify entities and linkages; develop collection methods.
• Characterize networks and prioritize findings.
• Document and track resources for ONI; attend government meetings.
• Track RFIs and report progress; attend meetings.
• Attend production and workgroup meetings as requested.

Skills

Mandarin language proficiency

Open Source research

Network analysis

S&T lexicon translation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in National Security or related field

ILR Mandarin 2.0 proficiency

Active TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Managed attribution systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Report publishing software

Job description

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Mandarin Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) Analyst will perform research, development, and acquisition (RDA) analysis and provide support to the Government customer that focuses on the military application of artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) and its implications. Emphasis will be on foreign entities that perform research and development (R&D), training, and validation of AI / ML algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Produce finished all source analytic products in accordance with Intelligence Community (IC) Directives and security classification guidelines and publish to the IC using the Command’s designated report publishing program.
• Develop a queue and establish a schedule to perform regular searches on items identified in the queue.
• Perform ad-hoc research in efforts to identify new organizations, entities, topics, and other information of interest.
• Discover and identify entities of interest in efforts to establish collection methods to identify hierarchy / linkages / relationships and develop networks using appropriate software programs.
• Characterize networks, formulate assessments on findings, and prioritize.
• Create and maintain a system to document and track resources for discovery by ONI analysts and attend bi-monthly meetings with Government lead to discuss.
• Develop system to track requests-for-information (RFIs) and document updates/progress. Attend bi-monthly meetings with Government lead to discuss.
• Attend production and workgroup meetings, as requested.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in National Security, Regional Studies, or relevant technical academic studies (required).
• Must have and maintain Mandarin language proficiency as verified by at least a 2.0 rating on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale and must have a current (within the last year) test score to validate this rating (equivalent Defense Language Proficiency Test score is acceptable)
• An active TS/SCI clearance is required

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and translate S&T lexicon in the target language.
• Demonstrated experience using managed attribution systems/programs to perform safe open source research while applying Open Source Tradecraft.
• 3 years of recent experience producing finished all source analytic products in accordance with IC directives and understanding of classification guidelines.
• Experience performing link / network analysis using appropriate software programs.
• Demonstrated clear written, and oral communications skills.
• Minimum one year of experience using Microsoft Office software programs

Skills & Technology Used

• Familiarity with managed attribution systems, unclassified, and classified resources for research.
• Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.