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 through the analysis, transcription, and translation of key information.
• Research and understand other cultures and their operations within the broader geo-political 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, valuable insights unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues both within NSA and across the Intelligence Community 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.
• 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.
• 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, etc.

Qualifications

• Intellectually curious and a lifelong learner.
• Well-organized and capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
• 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 offered by NSA.
• Full-time position, Monday-Friday, with flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093, depending on education and experience.
• Training provided based on individual needs and experience.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position.
• Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Work schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, with basic 8-hour/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

How to apply

To apply, visit nasa.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. 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.