Russian Intelligence Linguist

Essential Job Functions

• Provide accurate and timely Russian-to-English and English-to-Russian interpretation, translation, and transcription services in support of intelligence operations.
• Support Counterintelligence (CI), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) missions.
• Translate and interpret a broad range of materials, including: Legal documents and contracts, Treaties and international agreements, Technical, scientific, military, economic, and cultural publications, Training manuals, Court documents, Political speeches and position papers, Presentation materials, Official government correspondence.
• Extract and analyze actionable intelligence from foreign language source materials to support operational requirements.
• Prepare written summaries, reports, and intelligence products from translated materials.
• Review and edit translations for accuracy, completeness, terminology, and consistency.
• Conduct bilingual text comparisons to verify substantive accuracy across multiple languages.
• Provide on-site language support for meetings, conferences, briefings, and operational activities.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and mission-focused language products while safeguarding classified information and adhering to all applicable security procedures.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/access (TS/SCI) required.
• Dual citizenship is not permitted.
• Candidates must possess the following minimum proficiency levels on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale: Russian: Level 3/3, English: Level 3/3.
• Demonstrated experience supporting one or more of the following intelligence disciplines: Counterintelligence (CI), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Experience supporting one or more of the following exploitation disciplines: Media Exploitation (MEDEX), Cellular Exploitation (CELLEX), Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Russian and English.
• Ability to accurately translate and interpret technical, legal, military, political, scientific, and operational materials.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, extract, and communicate actionable intelligence from foreign language source materials.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary intelligence teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality language products.