Russian Operational Language Analyst (OLA)

CTC Group; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group is seeking Russian Operational Language Analysts to support intelligence operations by translating and analyzing language materials. This role offers multiple levels of qualification, requires critical language skills, and provides an excellent salary range influenced by experience and education. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, the company values open communication and mutual respect, ensuring a comprehensive benefits package for its employees.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required.
• Experience processing cryptologic language materials in various roles.
• ILR Skill Level documentation needed within two years.

Responsibilities

• Translate and analyze voice and graphic language materials for intelligence.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights to enhance translations.
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts to disseminate accurate information.

Skills

Translation

Analysis

Cultural Insights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate of Arts or Science degree

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary

CTC Group is seeking Russian Operational Language Analysts (OLA), levels 1-4, to translate, analyze, and interpret language materials, including communications and documents, in support of intelligence operations.

Responsibilities

• The Operational Language Analyst performs tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT Operations.
• Analyze and interpret language materials to identify relevant intelligence information.
• Recover essential elements of information.
• Render translations and/or transcripts based on straightforward, factual written and/or spoken material.
• Translate and/or transcribe complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material.
• Gist complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material.
• Perform quality control review of translations and transcripts of complex and sophisticated written and spoken material.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights to enhance understanding of translated materials.
• Support operations with language expertise, ensuring accurate and meaningful translations.
• Prepare detailed reports and briefings based on translated materials and linguistic analysis.
• Contribute to the development of intelligence assessments and operational planning.
• Work closely with intelligence analysts, field operatives, and other team members to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support mission objectives.
• Provide language and cultural training to team members as needed.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• ILR skill level validation documented within two (2) years prior to resume submission.
• One (1) year experience typing on an English keyboard.

Level 1 Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from other countries.
• Two (2) years full-time experience performing cryptologic language processing in the required language, with at least one year translating, transcribing, or gisting as primary duties.
• ILR Skill Level 2 in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance from the required language into American English, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent.

Level 2 Qualifications

• Associate of Arts or Science degree, or equivalent, or additional two (2) years related work experience.
• Four (4) years full-time cryptologic language processing experience, with at least two (2) years translating, transcribing, or gisting as primary duties.
• ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance from the required language into American English, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent.

Level 3 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or additional four (4) years related work experience.
• Ten (10) years full-time cryptologic language processing experience, with specific experience in translating, transcribing, gisting, and quality control of translations.
• ILR Skill Level 3 in both Audio and Translation Performance, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent.

Level 4 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or additional four (4) years related work experience.
• Fifteen (15) years full-time cryptologic language processing experience, including extensive experience in translating, transcribing, gisting, and quality control at ILR level 3.
• ILR Skill Level 3 in both Audio and Translation Performance, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent.

Pay Information

The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $135,000, influenced by various factors such as location, experience, education, and certifications. CTC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, holiday pay, disability, and life insurance.

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Why CTC Group?

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), CTC Group values open communication, mutual respect, and adaptability. Our experienced team supports customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities, providing engineering, technical, operational, and training services to the federal government and Mission Operations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected statuses.