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 analysis 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 volumes of data and disparate sources.
- Craft written and oral assessments that provide unique, valuable insights unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
- Work independently and collaboratively, both within NSA and with 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 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 plus 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with no experience; 7 years of relevant experience for Full Performance, 10 years for Senior.
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.
- 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.
- Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
- 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: 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
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Narrative Questions
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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?
In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are relevant to this position.