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
- Perform 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/or 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 documented 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 performing cryptologic language processing in the required language, with at least one (1) year translating, transcribing, or gisting as primary duties.
- ILR Skill Level 2 in Audio Translation and/or Translation from the required language into standard American English, validated by MPO Civilian Language Test or equivalent.
Level 2 Qualifications
- Associate of Arts/Science degree or equivalent, or additional two (2) years of related work experience.
- Four (4) years full-time experience in cryptologic operations performing language processing, with at least two (2) years translating, transcribing, or gisting as primary duties.
- ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio Translation and/or Translation, validated as above.
Level 3 Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or additional four (4) years of related experience.
- Ten (10) years of full-time cryptologic language processing and related experience, including at least six (6) years in the required language(s), with specific experience in translating, transcribing, gisting, and quality control.
- ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio Translation and/or Translation, validated as above.
Level 4 Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or additional four (4) years of related experience.
- Fifteen (15) years of full-time cryptologic language processing and related experience, including at least eight (8) years in the required language(s), with specific experience in translating, transcribing, gisting, and quality control.
- ILR Skill Level 3 in both Audio Translation and Translation, validated as above.
Pay Information
The salary range is estimated between $70,000 and $135,000, influenced by factors such as location, experience, education, and certifications. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and more.
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Why CTC Group?
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, 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 and opportunities for growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices.
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