Senior Mandarin Cryptologic Language Analyst (OLA III)

Global Dimensions, LLC.; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Dimensions, LLC. seeks a Chinese-Mandarin Operational Language Analyst (OLA III) to support intelligence operations in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

This senior role requires advanced Mandarin proficiency, leadership abilities, and a focus on quality control across translations and reports. Responsibilities include processing Mandarin audio/graphics, producing high-quality intelligence outputs, mentoring junior linguists, and collaborating with analysts to support operational planning.

Qualifications

• Senior OLA III level Mandarin proficiency with translation, transcription and gisting.
• Experience mentoring junior linguists and ensuring quality control.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with CI/FS polygraph is required.
• At least 10 years in cryptologic language processing or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combined experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cryptologic language processing of Mandarin audio and graphic material.
• Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language communications for intelligence.
• Identify EEIs and report high-value information for operational use.
• Produce timely intelligence products following government standards.
• Mentor junior analysts on translation techniques and QA procedures.
• Support target development, network analysis, and language identification activities.
• Develop glossaries and reference materials to improve translation accuracy.
• Maintain security, classification guidance, and QA compliance.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese proficiency

Translation

Transcription

Gisting

Quality assurance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

14 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Global Dimensions, LLC. seeks a Chinese-Mandarin Operational Language Analyst (OLA III) to support intelligence operations in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

This senior role requires advanced Mandarin proficiency, leadership abilities, and a focus on quality control across translations and reports. Responsibilities include processing Mandarin audio/graphics, producing high-quality intelligence outputs, mentoring junior linguists, and collaborating with analysts to support operational planning.