Operational Language Analyst (Chinese/Mandarin)

Core Responsibilities

• Process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT operations
• Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language materials into clear, idiomatic English
• Identify and extract essential elements of information (EEIs)
• Support mission reporting through accurate and timely language analysis
• Utilize standard tools and databases to support analysis and reporting

Requirements

OLA Level 1: High School Diploma or GED, ILR Level 2 in Audio and/or Text Translation within 2 years, 2 years of cryptologic language processing experience, at least 1 year with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties, 1 year typing on an English keyboard, US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

OLA Level 2: Associate’s Degree (or +2 years experience in lieu), ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation within 2 years, 4 years of cryptologic language processing experience, at least 2 years with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties, no more than 1 year reporting as primary duty, 2 years must be within last 4 years, 1 year typing on an English keyboard, US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

OLA Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu), ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation within 2 years, 10 years of combined relevant experience, at least 6 years in cryptologic language processing, at least 6 years in the required language, at least 1 year performing quality control (QC) at ILR 3, recency requirements apply (within 6 years), 1 year typing on an English keyboard, US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

OLA Level 4: Bachelor’s Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu), ILR Level 3 in BOTH Audio and Text Translation within 2 years, 15 years of combined relevant experience, at least 8 years in cryptologic language processing, at least 8 years in required language, at least 3 years performing QC at ILR 3, recency requirements apply, 1 year typing on an English keyboard, US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

Qualifications

Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.