The Swift Group, LLC Is Hiring An Operational Language Analyst

Join Our OPS Consulting Team as an Operational Language Analyst (Chinese/Mandarin) 🌐

At OPS Consulting, our mission is rooted in helping — our clients, our teams, our community, and the broader mission of national security. With over two decades of expertise, we are leaders and innovators in mission-critical operations, empowering a diverse team of developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts. Join us in making a difference! 🚀

About OPS Consulting

Headquartered in Hanover, MD, OPS Consulting specializes in high-stakes operations within the national security and technology sectors. Our team is dedicated to supporting clients through innovative solutions, trusted advisory, and a commitment to excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Operational Language Analyst (Chinese/Mandarin) to support SIGINT operations. This role involves processing, analyzing, and translating voice and graphic language materials, contributing directly to the success of critical missions by extracting, interpreting, and reporting foreign language information.

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 to support analysis and reporting

Qualifications & Experience

OLA 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 focused on translation, transcription, or gisting
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph 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, or gisting
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph 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 and required language
• At least 1 year performing quality control at ILR 3 level
• Recency within past 6 years
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph 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 and required language
• At least 3 years performing quality control at ILR 3 level
• Recency within past 6 years
• 1 year typing on an English keyboard
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required

Equal Opportunity & Benefits 🌟

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

Pay Range 💰

Our pay range for this position is from $49,996.80 to $290,004.00. Actual compensation depends on multiple factors including job level, responsibilities, location, experience, education, certifications, and federal contract wage categories.

Benefits Overview 🌈

We offer comprehensive benefits such as:

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial planning
• Retirement plans
• Educational support
• Paid time off