Multidisciplinary Language Analyst Trainee

CNSS • National Security Systems; Crystal Hill (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA's Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs) support the SIGINT mission by analyzing foreign language materials, translating, transcribing, and reporting insights. The LADP pathway offers intensive training with multiple operational tours to build core analytic skills.

Opportunities span language analysis development and direct analytic assignments across offices, with emphasis on leadership growth and mission impact.

Qualifications

• ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for target language.
• At least one year of relevant language or non-language work in intel, security, or related fields.
• Pathways described: ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL, FULL PERFORMANCE, and SENIOR with specific experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, translate, transcribe foreign language materials for SIGINT mission.
• Research and understand cultures and geopolitical context relevant to NSA outputs.
• Apply analytic techniques to synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Craft written and oral assessments to support NSA analytic work.

Skills

ILR 2/2

Language analysis

Translation

Transcription

Education

Any field degree

Job description

NSA's Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs) support the SIGINT mission by analyzing foreign language materials, translating, transcribing, and reporting insights. The LADP pathway offers intensive training with multiple operational tours to build core analytic skills.

Opportunities span language analysis development and direct analytic assignments across offices, with emphasis on leadership growth and mission impact.