SIGINT Language Analyst Development Program

CNSS • National Security Systems; Bladensburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA seeks Linguists (MDLAs) to support SIGINT missions through language analysis, translation, and synthesis of foreign language materials. LADP or direct hire options may apply based on skill and experience, with multiple operational tours and formal training as part of the program.

Applicants should note that LADP does not teach a foreign language, and should indicate proficiency in languages you are truly proficient in.

Qualifications

• ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for target language.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant language work or related fields (translation, transcription, language instruction, analysis).
• For Full Performance and Senior levels, formal or informal leadership experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Offer policymakers and military leaders a window into the foreign language world by analyzing, transcribing, and translating key information.
• Research and understand other cultures, how they operate, and their role in the geo-political context.
• Apply new techniques and develop creative solutions to analytic problems, including synthesizing large data volumes.
• Demonstrate understanding of communications and technology trends.
• Craft written and oral assessments providing insights unavailable from other disciplines.
• Work independently and with NSA and IC analysts in research, analysis, and reporting.

Job description

NSA seeks Linguists (MDLAs) to support SIGINT missions through language analysis, translation, and synthesis of foreign language materials. LADP or direct hire options may apply based on skill and experience, with multiple operational tours and formal training as part of the program.

Applicants should note that LADP does not teach a foreign language, and should indicate proficiency in languages you are truly proficient in.