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 through analysis and translation of key information.
- Research and understand other cultures and their operations within the broader geopolitical landscape.
- Develop and apply innovative solutions to complex analytic problems, such as synthesizing large datasets and disparate information sources.
- Craft written and oral assessments that provide unique insights unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
- Work independently and collaboratively with NSA colleagues and 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 professional work in the language, military, teaching, or analysis; or non-language work in intelligence analysis, international relations, security studies, intelligence studies, journalism, law, STEM fields, or other topics relevant to NSA mission.
- Education: High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with no experience; 7 years of relevant experience for Full Performance, 10 years for Senior.
Qualifications
- Intellectually curious and a strong learner.
- Well-organized and capable of handling multiple assignments.
- A strong written and oral communicator.
- Able to synthesize information to solve complex problems.
- Able to provide timely and accurate customer service.
Skills
- Target development.
- Social network analysis.
- Metadata analysis.
- Research methodology.
- Topical or regional studies relevant to national security.
- Quantitative/statistical analysis.
- Data modeling, mining, or science.
- Cyber security.
- Computer science or networking.
- Telecommunications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8-hour days between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM (flexible).
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
- Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
- Benefits: Comprehensive package.
- Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-hour days between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM (flexible).
How to apply
To apply, visit www.intelligencecareers.gov. Review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase relevant work experience and education, and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position. A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and after any future updates to submitted applications. Due to time-sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.