The Swift Group, LLC Is Hiring An Operational Language Analyst

Operational Language Analyst (Chinese/Mandarin) 🌐

Support mission-critical SIGINT operations by processing, analyzing, and translating Chinese/Mandarin voice and graphic language materials to enable critical foreign intelligence insights.

About OPS Consulting

For over two decades, OPS Consulting, headquartered in Hanover, MD, has been a leader in mission-critical operations, pioneering innovative solutions with a team of developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts dedicated to empowering clients and fulfilling the mission in national security and technology sectors.

Role Overview

We seek an Operational Language Analyst (Chinese/Mandarin) to support SIGINT activities through language processing tasks. The role involves translation, transcription, and analysis to facilitate the extraction and reporting of vital foreign language intelligence. Senior levels include quality control, mentoring, and complex data analysis.

Core Responsibilities (All Levels) 📝

• Process voice and/or graphic language materials supporting SIGINT operations
• Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language materials into clear, idiomatic English
• Identify and extract essential elements of information (EEIs)
• Support mission reporting through accurate and timely language analysis
• Utilize standard tools and databases for analysis and reporting

Requirements by Level

OLAs Level 1 🔑

• High School Diploma or GED
• ILR Level 2 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
• 2 years of cryptologic language processing experience
• At least 1 year specializing in translation/transcription/gisting
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OLA Level 2 🔑

• Associate’s Degree (or +2 years experience in lieu)
• ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
• 4 years of cryptologic language processing experience
• At least 2 years specializing in translation/transcription/gisting
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OLA Level 3 🔑

• Bachelor’s Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)
• ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
• 10 years of relevant experience
• At least 6 years in cryptologic language processing
• At least 6 years in Chinese/Mandarin language
• At least 1 year conducting quality control (QC) at ILR 3
• Recency within 6 years
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OLA Level 4 🔑

• Bachelor’s Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)
• ILR Level 3 in BOTH Audio and Text Translation (within 2 years)
• 15 years of relevant experience
• At least 8 years in cryptologic language processing
• At least 8 years in Chinese/Mandarin language
• At least 3 years performing QC at ILR 3
• Recency within 6 years
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Equal Opportunity & Benefits 🤝

The Swift Group and subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Compensation 💰

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - [Amount To Be Determined]

Note: The listed pay range is a guideline; actual salary depends on factors such as experience, responsibilities, location, education, and certifications.

Benefits 🎯

Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare, wellness programs, financial and retirement plans, educational support, and paid time off.