Special Agent – Linguistics & Intelligence Analysis

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The FBI is seeking candidates who can apply linguistic expertise to national security investigations, cyber threats, and public safety. Your background in linguistics and cross-cultural communication will inform decision making, enforcement strategy, and analysis across partners.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in linguistics or foreign language), be a U.S. citizen, and be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in linguistics, foreign language, or related field.
• Degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support investigations involving linguistic analysis and interpretation.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, tribal, and international agencies as needed.
• Apply linguistic expertise to assess information, patterns, and critical leads.
• Assist with training and mentoring on linguistic capabilities for investigations.

Skills

Linguistics expertise

Cross-cultural communication

Bilingual communications

Teaching/translation background

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (linguistics/foreign language preferred)

Job description

The FBI is seeking candidates who can apply linguistic expertise to national security investigations, cyber threats, and public safety. Your background in linguistics and cross-cultural communication will inform decision making, enforcement strategy, and analysis across partners.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in linguistics or foreign language), be a U.S. citizen, and be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance.