Russian Operational Language Analyst

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is hiring an Operational Language Analyst (Russian) to support SIGINT operations. The role involves processing language materials, translating and transcribing into idiomatic English, and identifying essential information elements for mission reporting.

Senior levels expand through quality control, mentoring, and advanced analysis. US citizenship with TS/SCI and polygraph is required; positions expect on-site work in the Reston, VA area with potential nationwide support.

Qualifications

• ILR Level 2 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
• 2 years cryptologic language processing experience
• At least 1 year translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
• ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
• 10 years of combined relevant experience (Level 4)
• ILR Level 3 in BOTH Audio and Text Translation (within 2 years)

Responsibilities

• Process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT operations
• Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language materials into clear, idiomatic English
• Identify and extract essential elements of information (EEIs)
• Support mission reporting through accurate and timely language analysis
• Utilize standard tools and databases to support analysis and reporting

Skills

Cryptologic language processing

Translation & transcription

Quality control (QC) knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or +2 years experience

Bachelor's Degree or +4 years experience

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for an Operational Language Analyst(Russian) to support SIGINT operations through the processing, analysis, and translation of voice and/or graphic language materials. This role contributes directly to mission success by enabling the extraction, interpretation, and reporting of critical foreign language information.

OLAs perform a range of cryptologic language processing tasks including translation, transcription, and gisting of foreign language materials. More senior levels contribute through quality control, mentoring, and advanced analysis of complex language data.

Core Responsibilities (All Levels):

• Process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT operations
• Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language materials into clear, idiomatic English
• Identify and extract essential elements of information (EEIs)
• Support mission reporting through accurate and timely language analysis
• Utilize standard tools and databases to support analysis and reporting

Requirements:

OLA Level 1

• High School Diploma or GED
• ILR Level 2 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
• 2 years of cryptologic language processing experience
  • At least 1 year with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OLA Level 2

• Associate's Degree (or +2 years experience in lieu)
• ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)

4 years of cryptologic language processing experience

• At least 2 years with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties
• No more than 1 year reporting as primary duty
• 2 years must be within last 4 years
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OLA Level 3

• Bachelor's Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)
• ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)

10 years of combined relevant experience

• At least 6 years in cryptologic language processing
• At least 6 years in the required language
• At least 1 year performing quality control (QC) at ILR 3
• Recency requirements apply (within 6 years)
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OLA Level 4

• Bachelor's Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)
• ILR Level 3 in BOTH Audio and Text Translation (within 2 years)

15 years of combined relevant experience

• At least 8 years in cryptologic language processing
• At least 8 years in required language
• At least 3 years performing QC at ILR 3
• Recency requirements apply
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required