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 contexts and cultural nuances.

Responsibilities

• Offer insights to U.S. policymakers and military leaders by analyzing and translating key information from foreign languages.
• Research and understand other cultures and their operations within the broader geopolitical landscape.
• Develop and apply innovative solutions to complex analytic problems, such as integrating large datasets and diverse information sources.
• Create written and oral assessments that provide unique insights unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues both within NSA and across 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.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary range: $50,460 - $187,093 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior).
• Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-hour days between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.