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 that inform 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, their operations, 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 to research, analyze, and report on foreign language materials.

Requirements

• A 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 + 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 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 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.

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, with flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Paid travel may be necessary for testing.

Pay

• Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
• Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Work 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

To apply, visit nscareers.nsa.gov. Applicants must ensure their resumes reflect experience in/with the Chinese language and provide all relevant skills, experience, and education. Applicants must also complete the in-person Language Proficiency and/or Language Aptitude testing within four weeks of receiving a link. For job vacancies with testing requirements, additional emails from @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com will be sent.