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 foreign language materials within the framework of SIGINT disciplines. They offer insights to U.S. policymakers and military leaders, research other cultures, and apply innovative solutions to complex problems.

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 global political landscape.
• Develop and apply new techniques to address analytic challenges, 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 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, and other topics relevant to NSA mission.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctoral degree.
• Experience: Entry requires a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, etc.; Senior requires a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, etc.

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.
• Desired coursework and experience in target development, social network analysis, metadata analysis, research methodology, topical/regional studies, quantitative/statistical analysis, data modeling, mining, cyber security, computer science/networking, telecommunications, etc.
• Relevant internships, extracurricular activities, and/or foreign study.
• Prior military experience with language analysis cryptologic experience.
• Experience in language quality control, serving as an SME, authoring/releasing reports, mentoring/coaching/leading other Language Analysts, ensuring mission technical health, mastering/coaching others on internal tools, testing at ILR 3/3 levels, and broad knowledge of the Intelligence Community.

Skills

• Proficient in Chinese (reading and listening).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize information and solve complex problems.
• Timely and accurate customer service skills.
• Desired coursework and experience in target development, social network analysis, metadata analysis, research methodology, topical/regional studies, quantitative/statistical analysis, data modeling, mining, cyber security, computer science/networking, telecommunications, etc.
• Relevant internships, extracurricular activities, and/or foreign study.
• Prior military experience with language analysis cryptologic experience.
• Experience in language quality control, serving as an SME, authoring/releasing reports, mentoring/coaching/leading other Language Analysts, ensuring mission technical health, mastering/coaching others on internal tools, testing at ILR 3/3 levels, and broad knowledge of the Intelligence Community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package offered by NSA.

Pay

• Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position.
• Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
• Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Schedule

• This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with a basic 8-hour/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

Application

• Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements.
• 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 any relevant work experience and education related to the position 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 also 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.

Additional Information

• 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 at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued