Summary
CTC Group is seeking Chinese/Mandarin Operational Language Analysts (OLA) , levels 1-4, to translate, analyze, and interpret language materials, including communications and documents, in support of intelligence operations.
Responsibilities
- The Operational Language Analyst performs tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT Operations.
- 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.
- Gist 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 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.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
- ILR skill level validation within two (2) years prior to resume submission
- One (1) year experience typing on an English keyboard
Level 1 Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Two (2) years full-time experience in cryptologic language processing in the required language, with at least one (1) year translating, transcribing, or gisting
- ILR Skill Level 2 in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance from the required language into standard American English, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent
Level 2 Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent; or additional two (2) years related work experience
- Four (4) years full-time experience in cryptologic language processing, with at least two (2) years translating, transcribing, or gisting in the required language(s)
- ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent
Level 3 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or additional four (4) years related experience
- Ten (10) years of combined cryptologic language processing and related experience, with specific years in language processing and translation
- ILR Skill Level 3 in both Audio and Text Translation Performance, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent
Level 4 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or additional four (4) years related experience
- Fifteen (15) years of cryptologic language processing and related experience, with specific years in language processing and translation
- ILR Skill Level 3 in both Audio and Text Translation Performance, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test of Record or equivalent
Pay Information
The salary range is estimated between $60,000 and $175,000, influenced by factors such as location, experience, education, and certifications. CTC offers a variety of benefits and opportunities for ongoing education and development.
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Why CTC Group?
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we value open communication, mutual respect, and adaptability. Our experienced team supports the Intelligence and Defense communities with engineering, technical, operational, and training services. We offer comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices in accordance with applicable laws.
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