Chinese Multidisciplined Language Analyst / Language Analyst Development Program (LADP) - Entry[...]

• Locations
• Fort Gordon, GA | NSA/CSS Hawaii Kunia, HI | Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD | Draper, UT
• Pay Plan & Grade
• Pay Plan: GG Grade: 07/1 to 14/10
• Application Dates

Responsibilities

• NSA’s Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs) support the SIGINT mission by:
• Analyzing, transcribing, and translating foreign language materials to provide key insights to U. S. policymakers and military leaders.
• Researching and understanding cultures and geopolitical contexts.
• Applying new techniques and developing creative solutions for analytic problems, including synthesizing large volumes of data and disparate information.
• Demonstrating a firm understanding of communications and technology trends.
• Crafting written and oral assessments that deliver unique insights unavailable from other disciplines.
• Working independently while collaborating effectively within NSA and with other intelligence community analysts.
• Job Summary

Use your foreign language expertise to advance NSA’s SIGINT mission.

Consider the Language Analysis Development Program for an intensive, accelerated learning path, or a direct hire role for immediate contribution.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are

• Degree in any field (associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral).
• Relevant experience in translation, transcription, teaching, or analysis, or in STEM fields, law, journalism, or intelligence studies.
• Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 2/2 proficiency in reading and listening for Chinese.
• Entry/Developmental: high school diploma or GED + 4 years of relevant experience, or associate’s + 2 years, or bachelor’s + none.
• Full Performance: high school diploma or GED + 7 years of experience, or associate’s + 5 years, bachelor’s + 3 years, master’s + 1 year, or doctoral + none.
• Senior: high school diploma or GED + 10 years of experience, or associate’s + 8 years, bachelor’s + 6 years, master’s + 4 years, or doctoral + 2 years.
• Competencies
• Proficient in reading and listening to Chinese.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organized, able to handle multiple assignments.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience or knowledge in target development, social network analysis, metadata analysis, research methodology, regional studies, quantitative/statistical analysis, data modeling, cyber security, computer science, or networking.
• Previous military service with language analysis experience considered.
• Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salaries range from $50,460 to $187,093 depending on education level and experience.

Benefits include a comprehensive package.

Work is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, with an 8‑hour day between 6:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m. (flexible).

EEO Statement

NSA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing and a security background investigation.

NSA provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

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