Chinese Mandarin Technology Analyst​/Linguist

Employee Type:
Regular Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as, but not limited to, linguistics. Must possess native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and a minimum of 3/3 on the DLPT or equivalent test. Must possess the ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining focus on research objectives defined by the client.

Minimum 3 years' professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation. Ability to pass an advanced English test. Ability to score Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3 or higher on target language translation test in Reading. Minimum 3+ years as a Linguist on DoD related programs and projects. Strong technical writing skills. Comfortable with detailed analysis as well as systems of systems analysis.

In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas. Translate and analyze technical information on foreign (Chinese Mandarin) electronic systems, subsystems, technologies, communications, algorithms, software, vulnerabilities, and countermeasure techniques. Specifically, a focus on embedded systems, wireless communication networks, software defined radios, or communications systems engineering. Text translation/transcription of language materials and quality control reviews of translations, transcriptions, or reports.

Scanning, sorting, and/or categorizing foreign language materials. Recovering essential elements of information. Rendering translations and/or transcripts based on technical, complex, or sophisticated written material. Support the all-source analysis and production of comprehensive technical assessments that include independent research and technical writing. Support a team of engineers in determining reliability of technical all-source material including foreign equipment characteristics, foreign research and development (R&D) and production capabilities.

Utilize OSINT tools when required.