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 integral to the SIGINT mission, offering insights into foreign language worlds and helping U.S. policymakers and military leaders understand global dynamics.

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, their operations, and their place in the geopolitical context.
• 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 to research, analyze, and report on foreign language materials.

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, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree with appropriate experience.

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, flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Two-year DCIPS trial period unless eligible for a one-year trial period.

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

How to apply

Apply soonest as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates. Review and note the minimum qualifications as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. 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. Ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov and @uwe.nsa.gov. For job vacancies with testing requirements, also include @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. Before finalizing your appointment, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Applicants must have a minimum language proficiency of ILR level 2/2 in the target language. Applicants must complete the in-person (proctored) Language Proficiency and/or Language Aptitude testing within four weeks of receiving the link. Paid travel may be necessary due to the availability of testing sites. Following testing, those selected for interview will receive an invitation via email with further instructions. Applicants must certify that they are using their own words and did not use a consultant or AI such as ChatGPT or Copilot.