Strategic Language Analyst - SIGINT & Analysis

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), engage across the IC to analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials. LADP offers up to three years of accelerated training with multiple operational tours and formal coursework.

Note that LADP does not teach a foreign language. Applicants indicate language proficiency and qualify based on ILR levels, degrees in any field, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum ILR level 2/2 in reading and listening for target language.
• Degree in any field accepted.
• 1+ year of relevant language or non-language experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and translate key foreign language information.
• Research cultures and geopolitical contexts to inform assessments.
• Synthesize large data sets and collaborate with analysts across the IC.

Skills

Language proficiency ILR 2/2

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), engage across the IC to analyze, transcribe, and translate foreign language materials. LADP offers up to three years of accelerated training with multiple operational tours and formal coursework.

Note that LADP does not teach a foreign language. Applicants indicate language proficiency and qualify based on ILR levels, degrees in any field, and relevant experience.