National Security Agency

Language Analyst

Responsibilities
As an NSA Language Analyst, you will be involved in activities that focus on research, translation, transcription, reporting, and analysis of materials of national concern. You will be involved in projects that have global ramifications. We are particularly interested in those individuals who are proficient in Asian or Middle Eastern languages. Although the Agency's language requirements may change at any time, we are currently hiring people with the following language skills:

Arabic
Chinese
Pashto
Persian-Farsi
Russian
Turkish
Urdu/Punjabi
Other languages of Sub-Saharan Africa

NSA Language Analysts can have a powerful impact in providing the fullest and most accurate Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) picture to U.S. policymakers, military commanders, and Intelligence Community members. Working directly with the original written or spoken language, the Language Analyst is the first person to determine the relevance of, to analyze, and to put into context the intelligence collected. It's a tremendous responsibility, but one which is extremely satisfying.

As a Language Analyst at NSA, you will continue to develop your language abilities and you will learn new skills. For example, you may be called upon to further your understanding of a culture in which a certain language is spoken, expanding your horizons more than a comparable career in business, commerce, or academia normally would.

Let's talk about your advancement potential. As an NSA Language Analyst you may take on additional research and reporting responsibilities; apply for field assignments abroad; elect to teach at our National Cryptologic School using live language broadcasting via SCOLA (Satellite Communications for Learning Association); and learn new languages at our National Cryptologic School or through reimbursed language courses at prestigious local colleges and universities.

The NSA advantages are important work, real-world impact, strong growth potential, and the world's best language resources. Depending on the language skills you possess and mission needs, you may be offered a position in Maryland, Hawaii, Georgia, or Texas.
Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

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Challenging Careers that Make a Difference
The National Security Agency (NSA) is a world leader in the protection and exploitation of intelligence. We gather and analyze foreign signals intelligence to produce vital information for U.S. policy makers and warfighters. And we protect American intelligence from the ever-listening ears of our adversaries, giving our Nation a decisive edge.

At NSA, you can work with the best and the brightest, using your intelligence to solve some of the Nation’s most difficult challenges. Your solutions can play a major role in shaping the course of world history.

NSA offers the following exciting career opportunities:

• Computer/Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Foreign Language
• Intelligence Analysis
• Cryptanalysis
• Signals Analysis
• Business Management
• Finance & Accounting
• Student Programs

Student Programs
Today's job marketplace is competitive. To get a step ahead you need to gain practical experience before you graduate. Come work with the top professionals in your field at NSA. Our internships, co-op program, scholarships, and work study programs for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students will help you to develop and shape your career well before your studies are through.

Work/Life Balance
At NSA, we recognize that your life is much more than your job. That is why we offer employee benefits that help make work a pleasure and life a little easier. You’ll enjoy an incredible benefits package, flexible work hours, a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and much more.

For more information and to apply online, visit www.NSA.gov/Careers.

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