Chinese Multidisciplined Language Analyst / Language Analyst Development Program (LADP) - Entry to Experienced Level (MD, HI, GA, UT)

About the role

NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), play a crucial role in the Intelligence Community by analyzing, transcribing, and translating foreign language materials. They contribute to the SIGINT mission, helping U.S. policymakers and military leaders understand foreign language worlds and cultural contexts.

Responsibilities

• Offer insights to U.S. policymakers and military leaders by analyzing, transcribing, and translating key information.
• Research and understand other cultures and their operations within the broader geopolitical context.
• Develop and apply new techniques to solve complex analytic problems, such as synthesizing large volumes of data and disparate sources.
• Craft written and oral assessments that provide unique insights unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
• Work independently and collaboratively, both within NSA and with other analysts in the Intelligence Community.

Requirements

• Minimum language proficiency of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 2/2 in reading and listening in the target language.
• Relevant experience in language work, analysis, or related fields.
• Education and experience as outlined in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with no experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, or Doctoral degree with no experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Doctoral degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Proficient in Chinese language (reading and listening).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize information and solve complex problems.
• Able to provide timely and accurate customer service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time position, Monday - Friday, with flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pay, Schedule, & Benefits

• Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
• Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8-hour days between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

How to Apply

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