Spanish Operational Language Analyst (OLA II)

About the Role

Global Dimensions is seeking a Spanish Operational Language Analyst (OLA) Level 2 to support intelligence operations at Fort Meade, Maryland. The selected candidate will perform advanced cryptologic language processing, translation, transcription, gisting, and reporting in support of national security missions.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform cryptologic language processing of Spanish audio, graphic, and written materials in support of intelligence operations.
• Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language communications into accurate, idiomatic English while preserving context and intent.
• Exploit foreign language materials to identify and report intelligence of operational value.
• Draft, edit, and review intelligence reports derived from translated and analyzed source material.
• Conduct research using classified databases and intelligence systems to support analytical requirements.
• Identify Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) and produce timely, accurate, and mission-focused intelligence products.
• Support target development, network analysis, speaker identification, and language identification activities.
• Develop and maintain glossaries, working aids, reference materials, and databases to improve translation accuracy and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts, linguists, and Government personnel to support operational planning and intelligence production.
• Ensure all work complies with Government quality standards, security procedures, and classification guidance.
• Prioritize multiple assignments while meeting strict production timelines and mission requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism in a classified operational environment.
• Participate in mission-related training and maintain required language proficiency and security clearance requirements.
• Perform other language and intelligence support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-Scope (FS) Polygraph.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time experience performing cryptologic language processing, or 6 years without a qualifying degree.
• Associate's degree in a related field, or 2 additional years of qualifying work experience in lieu of the degree.
• Minimum Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in Audio or Graphic translation.
• Minimum 4 years of experience performing cryptologic language processing, including Level 1 OLA responsibilities and intelligence report drafting.
• At least 2 years with primary duties focused on translation, transcription, and/or gisting.
• No more than 1 of the required 4 years may have intelligence reporting as the primary duty.
• At least 2 of the required 4 years of experience must have been completed within 4 years of resume submission.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community (IC).
• Experience exploiting foreign language communications in support of intelligence operations.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and security.