Arabic Language Analyst

About the Role

CTC Group is seeking Arabic-speaking language analysts with experience in roles such as Cryptologic Linguist, Multidiscipline Language Analyst (MDLA), Operational Language Analyst (OLA), or SIGINT Analyst. Candidates will translate, analyze, and interpret voice and/or graphic language materials, including communications and documents, in support of intelligence operations. Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade.

Responsibilities

• Perform SIGINT language analysis on voice and graphic materials, exploiting foreign language communications to identify, extract, and report intelligence of operational value.
• Translate, transcribe, and gist complex written and spoken materials, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to mission timelines.
• Recover and document essential elements of information (EEIs) and other reportable intelligence in support of cryptologic and intelligence operations.
• Conduct quality control reviews of translations and transcripts, validating linguistic accuracy, context, and intelligence relevance.
• Provide cultural, regional, and contextual analysis to enhance analytic understanding and operational decision-making.
• Produce clear intelligence reports, summaries, and briefings to support analysts, operators, and mission leadership.
• Collaborate with SIGINT analysts, operators, and multi-disciplinary teams to support ongoing operations, assessments, and mission planning.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

One (1) year experience typing on an English keyboard.

Qualifications

Level 1 Qualifications

• Two (2) years full-time experience performing cryptologic language processing in the required language.
• One (1) of the two (2) years' experience, translating and/or transcribing, and gisting shall be the primary duties.
• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent from other countries.
• Test scores of a minimum 2 skill level (2 Listening & 2 Reading) on a language proficiency exam, such as the DLPT.

Level 2 Qualifications

• Four (4) years full-time experience in Cryptologic Operations performing language processing in the required language(s).
• Two (2) of the four (4) years shall be within the past four (4) years.
• Associates degree, or equivalent from other countries.
• In lieu of an Associate's Degree, two (2) years of directly related, applied, practical work experience may be substituted for a total of six (6) years of experience.
• Test score of a minimum 3 skill level in at least one modality (2/3 or 3/2) on a language proficiency exam, such as the DLPT.

Level 3 Qualifications

• Ten (10) years full-time combined cryptologic language processing, related language, and/or related cryptologic experience.
• One (1) of the ten (10) years in the required language(s) shall be within the past six (6) years.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or equivalent from other countries.
• In lieu of the Bachelor's Degree, an additional four (4) years of directly related, applied, practical experience may be substituted for a total of fourteen (14) years.
• Test score of a minimum 3 skill level in at least one modality (2/3 or 3/2) on a language proficiency exam, such as the DLPT.

Level 4 Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years full-time combined cryptologic language processing, related language, and/or related cryptologic experience.
• One (1) of the fifteen (15) years in the required language(s) shall be within the past six (6) years.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or equivalent from other countries.
• In lieu of the Bachelor's Degree, an additional four (4) years of directly related, applied, practical experience may be substituted for a total of nineteen (19) years.
• Test scores of a minimum 3 skill level (3 Listening & 3 Reading) on a language proficiency exam, such as the DLPT.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $210,000. The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for continuous education and development