Pashto Operational Language Analyst (OLA)

CTC Group • Fort Meade, MD

105d • $60,000 - $175,000

About The Position

CTC Group is seeking Pashto Operational Language Analysts (OLA), levels 1-4, to translate, analyze, and interpret language materials, including communications and documents, in support of intelligence operations. The Operational Language Analyst performs tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT Operations. This role involves analyzing and interpreting language materials to identify relevant intelligence information, recovering essential elements of information, and rendering translations and/or transcripts based on straightforward, factual written and/or spoken material. Analysts will also be responsible for translating and/or transcribing complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material, performing quality control reviews of translations and transcripts, and providing cultural and contextual insights to enhance the understanding of translated materials. Additionally, they will support operations with language expertise, prepare detailed reports and briefings based on translated materials and linguistic analysis, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• ILR skill level validation shall be documented within two (2) years prior to resume submission.
• One (1) year experience typing on an English keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent from other countries for Level 1.
• Associate of Arts (AA)/ Associate of Science (AS) degree, or equivalent from other countries for Level 2.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or equivalent from other countries for Level 3 and Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret language materials to identify relevant intelligence information.
• Recover essential elements of information.
• Render translations and/or transcripts based on straightforward, factual written and/or spoken material.
• Translate and/or transcribe complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material.
• Perform quality control review of translations and transcripts of complex and sophisticated written and spoken material.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights to enhance the understanding of translated materials.
• Support operations with language expertise, ensuring accurate and meaningful translations.
• Prepare detailed reports and briefings based on translated materials and linguistic analysis.
• Contribute to the development of intelligence assessments and operational planning.
• Work closely with intelligence analysts, field operatives, and other team members to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support mission objectives.
• Provide language and cultural training to team members as needed.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous education and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees