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, cultures, and geopolitical 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 geo-political landscape.
• Apply innovative 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 NSA 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 language work, analysis, or related fields such as intelligence analysis, international relations, security studies, journalism, law, STEM, etc.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED + 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree + 2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with no experience.
• Experience: Entry level requires a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or Doctoral degree and no experience.

Qualifications

• Intellectually curious and a strong learner.
• Proficient in Chinese (reading and listening).
• 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.
• Metadat 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, with flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
• Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8-hour days between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

How to apply

To apply, visit https://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 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. 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. NSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application)

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role?