Spanish Language Analyst

CTC Group•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$80,000 - $210,000

About The Position

CTC Group is seeking Spanish-speaking language analysts with experience in roles such as Cryptologic Linguist, Multidiscipline Language Analyst (MDLA), Operational Language Analyst (OLA), or SIGINT Analyst. The position translates, analyzes, and interprets voice and/or graphic language materials, including communications and documents, in support of intelligence operations. Work locations are Annapolis Junction and Ft. Meade. Candidates must meet the qualifications for one of four levels. Level 1 calls for two years of full-time cryptologic language processing in the required language, including one year where translating, transcribing, and/or gisting was a primary duty; a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; and minimum DLPT-equivalent scores of 2 Listening and 2 Reading. Level 2 calls for four years of full-time language processing in cryptologic operations, with two years within the past four years; an associate degree or equivalent (or qualifying experience in lieu); and a minimum score of 3 in at least one modality. Level 3 calls for ten years of combined cryptologic language processing, related language, and/or related cryptologic experience, including one year in the required language within the past six years; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or qualifying experience in lieu); and a minimum score of 3 in at least one modality. Level 4 calls for fifteen years of combined experience, including one year in the required language within the past six years; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or qualifying experience in lieu); and minimum scores of 3 Listening and 3 Reading. The position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and one year of experience typing on an English keyboard. The estimated salary range is $80,000–$210,000; final salary may depend on location, labor category, experience, education, and certifications. CTC Group offers opportunities for continuous education and development and a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, holiday pay, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
One year of experience typing on an English keyboard.
Level 1: Two years of full-time experience performing cryptologic language processing in the required language; translating, transcribing, and/or gisting must be a primary duty for one of those years.
Level 1: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from another country.
Level 1: Minimum language proficiency exam score of 2 Listening and 2 Reading, such as on the DLPT.
Level 2: Four years of full-time experience in Cryptologic Operations performing language processing in the required language(s), with two years within the past four years.
Level 2: Associate degree or equivalent from another country; alternatively, two years of directly related, applied, practical work experience may substitute, for a total of six years of experience.
Level 2: Minimum score of 3 in at least one language proficiency modality (2/3 or 3/2), such as on the DLPT.
Level 3: Ten years of combined cryptologic language processing, related language, and/or related cryptologic experience, including one year in the required language(s) within the past six years.
Level 3: BA/BS degree or equivalent from another country; alternatively, four additional years of directly related, applied, practical experience may substitute, for a total of fourteen years.
Level 3: Minimum score of 3 in at least one language proficiency modality (2/3 or 3/2), such as on the DLPT.
Level 4: Fifteen years of combined cryptologic language processing, related language, and/or related cryptologic experience, including one year in the required language(s) within the past six years.
Level 4: BA/BS degree or equivalent from another country; alternatively, four additional years of directly related, applied, practical experience may substitute, for a total of nineteen years.
Level 4: Minimum language proficiency exam scores of 3 Listening and 3 Reading, such as on the DLPT.

Responsibilities

Perform SIGINT language analysis on voice and graphic materials, exploiting foreign-language communications to identify, extract, and report intelligence of operational value.
Translate, transcribe, and gist complex written and spoken materials accurately, completely, and within mission timelines.
Recover and document essential elements of information (EEIs) and other reportable intelligence in support of cryptologic and intelligence operations.
Conduct quality-control reviews of translations and transcripts for linguistic accuracy, context, and intelligence relevance.
Provide cultural, regional, and contextual analysis to support analytic understanding and operational decision-making.
Produce intelligence reports, summaries, and briefings for analysts, operators, and mission leadership.
Collaborate with SIGINT analysts, operators, and multidisciplinary teams in support of operations, assessments, and mission planning.