Swahili Linguist – Social Media Analyst
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a natively fluent Swahili specialist to support a social media program at a customer site in Tampa, Florida. The role uses native-language expertise and regional knowledge to support intelligence operations and analysis through publicly available online information resources. The analyst develops expertise in designated regional issues, applies cultural and linguistic knowledge to improve mission understanding, analyzes foreign-language media and online discussions, identifies trends and key communicators, and communicates findings in clear English documentation for multiple audiences. The position is onsite at MacDill Air Force Base. Nonstandard hours and on-call periods may be required as mission needs dictate, and some travel may be required.
Requirements
- Native or near-native fluency in Swahili.
- Strong written communication skills in both Swahili and English.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, online communities, and digital communication trends.
- Ability to perform foreign-language media analysis.
- Ability to work nonstandard hours and be on-call.
- At least 3 years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required; experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Minimum DoW Secret security clearance; Top Secret/SCI is required for select positions, and the posting lists TS/SCI as the clearance level to currently possess and be able to obtain.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Select candidates will be language-tested.
Nice To Haves
- Some travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Use native Swahili fluency and publicly available online information resources to support a social media program.
- Develop and maintain expertise in designated regional issues and apply cultural and linguistic knowledge to enhance mission understanding.
- Read, analyze, and draft communications related to regional and ideological discussions in specified foreign-language media environments.
- Examine current media statements and postings to support trend analysis and identify key communicators across online ecosystems.
- Apply reading and writing expertise in Swahili and use custom social media solutions to understand online environments and communicate trends.
- Support operations planning by applying regional insights and linguistic expertise.
- Use working knowledge of relevant social media platforms and technologies for monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
- Document activities, analytical notes, informative papers, and whitepapers in English with accuracy and clarity for multiple audiences.
- Work nonstandard hours and remain on-call when required by mission needs.
- Travel as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
