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SAIC

Systems Engineer Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$200K - $240K/yr

Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Agency (NSA) operational key material • Provide guidance and technical support for Crypto ...

Chipton Ross

Rust Software Developer

Camden, NJ · On-site

$75/hr

Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography. * Experience with NSA Type 1 ... WORK HOURS * Full-Time- 9/80 ADDITIONAL * U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD ...

Cmu

Reverse Engineer Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

IDA Pro, NSA Ghidra, Binary Ninja) * User-level and kernel-level debuggers (e.g. x32dbg, x64dbg ... Compiler theory, cryptography, and malware deobfuscation techniques. * Mobile device development ...

Cmu

Reverse Engineer Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

IDA Pro, NSA Ghidra, Binary Ninja) * User-level and kernel-level debuggers (e.g. x32dbg, x64dbg ... Compiler theory, cryptography, and malware deobfuscation techniques. * Mobile device development ...

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Operational Language Analysts (Multiple Openings for Chinese Mandarin, Farsi, Pashto, Somali OLAs) (

Operational Language Analysts (Multiple Openings for Chinese Mandarin, Farsi, Pashto, Somali OLAs) (

SCD Information Technology

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$237K - $253K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Operational Language Analysts (Cleared) (Multiple Openings for Chinese Mandarin, Farsi, Pashto, Somali OLAs) (Cleared)
Ft. Meade, MD
**ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance with Polygraph Required to Start**
SCD Information Technology (SCDIT) is seeking mission focused Operational Language Analysts (OLA) in multiple languages including Chinese Mandarin, Farsi, Pashto, and Somlai to perform tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT operations for a large Intelligence Community customer. Ideal candidates must have cryptologic experience.
Responsibilities :
OLAs shall demonstrate the following cryptologic language processing skills:
  • Recover essential elements of information.
  • Render translations and/or transcripts that are complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material.
  • Gist straightforward, factual written and/or spoken material.
  • Translate and/or transcribing complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material.
  • Type on an English-language keyboard.
Requirements :
Requirements will vary depending on OLA level. Generally speaking, requirements include:
  • An active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required to start. A CI poly may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Associate of Arts (AA)/Associate of Science (AS) degree, or equivalent from other countries. In lieu of the Associate's Degree, an additional two (2) years of directly related, applied, practical work experience may be substituted.
  • Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 2 - 4 (depending on OLA level) in Audio Translation Performance and/or Translation Performance from the required language(s) into idiomatic, standard American English. Scores from the NSA Civilian Language Test of Record, valid at time of resume submission, may be used as acceptable validation for text translation and audio translation skill level(s). ILR skill level validation shall be documented within two years prior to resume submission.
  • Equivalent of two (2) to 15 years (depending on OLA level) full-time experience in cryptologic related language experience in required language.
  • For at least two (2) of the six (6) years' experience, translating and/or transcribing, and gisting shall be the primary duties. For no more than one (1) year of the required four (4) years, reporting shall be the primary duty. Two (2) of the four (4) years' experience shall be within four (4) years of resume submission.
Multiple Openings:
There are numerous OLA openings in the Ft. Meade, MD area from Level 1 - 4 so position requirements and salary ranges will vary depending on level of position.
Chinese Mandarin Operational Language Analyst 1 (2 openings)
  • Requires TS/SCI with CI Poly to start
  • Salary Range $99,000 - $105,600
Chinese Mandarin Operational Language Analyst 2 (8 openings)
  • Requires TS/SCI with CI Poly to start (1 opening requires FSP to start)
  • Salary Range $140,300 - $149,600
Chinese Mandarin Operational Language Analyst 3 (1 opening)
  • Requires TS/SCI with CI Poly to start
  • Salary Range $179,600 - $191,600
Farsi Operational Language Analyst 2 (1 opening)
  • Requires TS/SCI with CI Poly to start
  • Salary Range $140,300 - $149,600
Pashto Operational Language Analyst 4 (1 opening)
  • Requires TS/SCI with CI Poly to start
  • Salary Range $237,400-$253,200
Somali Operational Language Analyst 3 (1 opening)
  • Requires TS/SCI with CI Poly to start
  • Salary Range $179,600 - $191,600

The SCD Information Technology pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes major medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training and certification benefits, health and wellness initiatives, and more.
At SCD Information Technology, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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