TS w/SCI Eligibility - Linguist/Targeter (Mandarin) - 4+ days onsite

Leading Path ConsultingReston, VA
Hybrid

About The Position

This role requires fluency in Mandarin and a strong understanding of Mandarin/Chinese culture. The Linguist/Targeter will provide timely, concise, and accurate feedback and analysis to the sponsor, collect and present data from the public internet, and draft and coordinate data and findings within the sponsor's system. The position also involves assisting in the preparation of responses to senior-level tasking and requirements. A high level of proficiency in reading and writing Mandarin, with the ability to translate from Mandarin to English, is essential. The role also requires technical prowess, including an understanding of how software, databases, web servers, and the internet function. Experience supporting cyber activities, targeting, and the ability to utilize various targeting tools are also key. The candidate must be able to assimilate and evaluate large amounts of data and possess strong analytic writing and briefing skills.

Requirements

  • TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility required
  • Fluency in Mandarin (must be able to translate Mandarin to English in both written and spoken dialect)
  • Familiarity with Mandarin/Chinese culture
  • Technical prowess (understanding of how software, databases, web servers and the internet actually work)
  • Ability to read and write Mandarin at a high level and translate from Mandarin to English
  • Experience supporting cyber activities
  • Targeting Experience
  • Ability to utilize an array of targeting tools
  • Experience assimilating and evaluating large amount of data
  • Strong analytic writing and briefings skills

Responsibilities

  • Fluency in Mandarin (must be able to translate Mandarin to English in both written and spoken dialect)
  • Must be familiar with Mandarin/Chinese culture
  • Provide timely, concise, and accurate feedback and analysis to the sponsor and be prepared to present data and findings on as needed basis
  • Collect data from the public internet; and present that data to the government
  • Technical prowess (understanding of how software, databases, web servers and the internet actually work)
  • Draft and coordinate data and findings which require minimal editing in sponsor system
  • Assist in the preparation of responses to senior level tasking/requirements
  • Read and write Mandarin at a high level and need to be able to translate from Mandarin to English
  • Experience supporting cyber activities
  • Targeting Experience
  • Ability to utilize an array of targeting tools
  • Experience assimilating and evaluating large amount of data
  • Strong analytic writing and briefings skills

Benefits

  • 4 Weeks PTO
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and HSA)
  • 3% 401k Contribution
  • Training Reimbursement
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