Geopolitical, Cultural, and Linguistic Analyst - Arabic Quantico, VA

Geopolitical, Cultural, and Linguistic Analyst - Arabic Tracking Code

2/6/2026

Location of Position

On Site: 100%

Full-Time/Regular

Yes

TS-SCI

COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for a Senior level Arabic Analyst, capable of providing Geopolitical and Cultural Analysis in addition to Linguistic support. This work is in support of Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) in Quantico, VA.
This position is 100% on site.

Position provides senior-level geopolitical, cultural and language-related analytical services, including translation, transcription, interpretation, and monitoring capabilities in support of intelligence assessments, and other operational missions.

Translation:

• Translate source materials from a variety of media (print, digital media, audio, streaming video) into English for analysis and production functions.
• Translate English materials to Arabic and Arabic to English in written and audio forms.
• Convey commentary reflecting specific culture and real-world cultural dynamics as well as capture the meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text.
• Provide translation, analysis and other reach back support products and services.

Interpretation:

• Convey the meaning of the speaker faithfully, including many details and nuances, reflecting the style, register, and cultural context of the source language, without omissions, additions, opinions, bias, or embellishments.

Analysis:

• Produce periodic and ad hoc Information Environment (IE) assessments addressing target nation/group geopolitical interests and goals, IE-related capabilities, and activities impacting the IE that present threats or opportunities for USMC, US Joint or allied forces.
• Monitor varied Publicly Available Information (PAI) and all-source intelligence to produce initiative-based assessments of events or information that may necessitate, facilitate, complicate, or prevent the employment of US Government capabilities.
• Identify, incorporate and combine PAI with all-source and finished intelligence assessments to author articulate and time sensitive products on a wide range of topics.
• Develop briefs/presentations and Professional Military Education (PME) on geopolitical interests and goals, IE-related capabilities, and activities impacting the IE.
• Draft predictive-analysis reports based on observed trends, indicators, and patterns, combined with deep native-level cultural expertise, focused on adversary’s activities in the operational and information environments.

Assessment:

• Provide oral and written assessment of content contributors, to include assessed origin, intent, and bias.
• Identify social media and traditional media platforms commonly used by civilians, military and civilian personnel.
• Identify indicators when/if a foreign power is using U.S. social media platforms for its own purposes.
• Provide oral and written assessments of emerging themes and narratives, as well as of groups or persons.
• Produce assessments of Arabic-speaking groups’ reactions to US military exercises and operations.

This description reflects COLSA’s culture and values. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Familyof Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.

Required Qualifications

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years’ work experience as a linguist and cultural advisor
• High school diploma and 12-16 years’ of total work experience as a linguist and cultural advisor
• 5 years’ related experience involving analysis, and linguistic support to US Government agencies, the US Intelligence Community (IC) or non-government organizations including all-source research and assessments
• Active TS/SCI clearance required or TS/SCI Eligible (not more than 2 years since last active or adjudicated)
• Native-level cultural expertise (Arabic), in-depth knowledge of history, geopolitics, strategic interests, traditions, and cultural uniqueness of Arabic speaking countries, regions and societies
• Requires professional-level writing and reporting skills…