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 are responsible for providing insights that support U.S. policymakers and military leaders.

Responsibilities

• Offer U.S. policymakers and military leaders a window into the foreign language world by analyzing, transcribing, and translating key information.
• Research and understand other cultures, how they operate, and their place in the global political landscape.
• Apply new techniques and develop creative solutions to address complex analytic problems.
• Craft written and oral assessments that provide unique insights unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with other analysts both within NSA and across 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 intelligence-related fields.
• Desired coursework and experience in target development, social network analysis, metadata analysis, research methodology, and quantitative/statistical analysis.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Intellectually curious and a lifelong learner.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to synthesize information to solve complex problems.
• Ability to provide timely and accurate customer service.
• Experience in target development, social network analysis, metadata analysis, research methodology, and quantitative/statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, computer science, or networking.
• Understanding of telecommunications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package offered by NSA, including paid travel for testing, depending on the availability of testing sites. The position offers a competitive salary range based on education level and years of experience.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

How to apply

To apply, visit nscareers.nsa.gov. Ensure your resume reflects your experience in/with the Chinese language. Populate the resume tool with relevant work experience and education. Answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility. A confirmation email will be sent after submission. For job vacancies with testing requirements, also include @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com in your application.