Farsi Linguist/ (PAI) Analyst

V2X • Suitland, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X’s National Security Solutions (NSS) has an immediate opportunity for a Farsi Linguist / Publicly Available Information (PAI) Analyst. This position will be based at our customer site at Suitland, Maryland.
As a Farsi Linguist / Publicly Available Information (PAI) Analyst, you will provide Farsi language translations and analysis regarding counterproliferation in the Middle East. The analyst will support our U.S. Navy customer along with a team of all source analysts and linguists using advanced tools and techniques to exploit PAI and integrate with classified data to produce high-quality analytic intelligence products.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain Farsi language proficiency of 3L/3R on the DLPT or ILR scale and must be current within the last three years
• Bachelor’s Degree in National Security, Regional Studies, or relevant technical academic (desired) Or High School Degree with 5-years of experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and translate military-related lexicon in the target language.
• Demonstrated experience using managed attribution systems/programs to perform safe open source research while applying Open Source Tradecraft
• Minimum 5 years of experience of prior military and/or interagency all source intelligence experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing open source/PAI research OR social media research and exploitation
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing quality control of Farsi language translations
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing all source intelligence products in accordance with IC directives and classification guidelines
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting network targeting through research and analysis
• Familiarity performing network/link/nodal or target analysis
• Demonstrated experience using all source tools, programs, or databases such as DataExplorer, Cultweave, Voltron, Multi-Media Message Monitor (M3), Analyst’s Notebook/Renoir/Palantir/IntelBook or other link/network analysis programs, Quantum Leap Intelligence Exchange (QLIX),Terrorist Identities Database Environment (TIDE), Tripwire Analytical Capability (TAC), database/repositories for financial analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office software programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Demonstrated proficiency in effective communications (writing, speaking, briefing)
• Security Clearance: Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility

Nice To Haves

• Civil maritime shipping, container shipping, or maritime industry experience
• Middle East focused academic or intelligence analysis experience
• Publicly Available Information (PAI) analysis experience
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Tools, SharePoint, and Adobe Professional (PDF).
• Decision making skills that promote working autonomously when managing and executing projects, tasks, and work assignments.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Farsi language translations and first line analysis from both publicly available/open source intelligence resources and classified sources using advanced analytic tools, methodologies, and tradecraft
• Conduct OSINT tool and tradecraft training as required, spanning anywhere from 1 hour to three days in duration
• Conduct research on vessels of interest using various resources and apply information to briefings, RFIs, and finished intelligence products
• Support the development of new collection capabilities and analytic products/projects
• Attend and facilitate meetings (including classified), prepare agendas, track action items, and distribute minutes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees