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Data Scientist II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$138 - $172/hr

... senior data scientists and cross‑functional partners to translate business needs into ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (computer science, statistics, linguistics ...

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Data Scientist II

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $150K/yr

... with senior data scientists and cross-functional partners to translate business needs into well ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (computer science, statistics, linguistics ...

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Data Scientist II

Austin, TX · On-site

... with senior data scientists and cross-functional partners to translate business needs into well ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (computer science, statistics, linguistics ...

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Data Scientist II

Austin, TX · On-site +1

... with senior data scientists and cross-functional partners to translate business needs into well ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (computer science, statistics, linguistics ...

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Data Scientist II

Chicago, IL · On-site

... with senior data scientists and cross-functional partners to translate business needs into well ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (computer science, statistics, linguistics ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior data linguist in the United States is $56.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Data Linguist vs Data Analyst?

AspectSenior Data LinguistData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Linguistics, Data Science, or related fields; experience in language data processingBachelor's/Master's in Statistics, Data Science, or related fields; proficiency in data analysis tools
Work EnvironmentLanguage data labs, AI companies, tech firms focusing on NLPBusiness intelligence, finance, marketing, and other industries analyzing datasets
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, AI firms, research institutionsCorporations, consulting firms, government agencies

The main difference is that Senior Data Linguists focus on language data, NLP, and linguistic analysis, while Data Analysts primarily interpret numerical data to inform business decisions. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but their focus areas and tools differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Senior Data Linguist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,171 per year, or $56.8 per hour.

TS w/SCI Eligibility - Linguist/Targeter (Mandarin) - 4+ days onsite

Leading Path Consulting

Reston, VA • Hybrid

$34.50 - $37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Linguist / Targeter - Mandarin language

TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility required (we will sponsor the SCI portion needed for this clearance!)

Role starts in Reston and requires 5 days per week of in-office work with flexibility around onsite hours, then will be moving to Fort Belvoir late summer and offer 1 day of remote work and onsite support 4 days per week in Fort Belvoir

Key Responsibilities

- Fluency in Mandarin (*must be able to translate Mandarin to English in both written and spoken dialect)

- Must be familiar with Mandarin/Chinese culture

- Provide timely, concise, and accurate feedback and analysis to the sponsor and be prepared to present data and findings on as needed basis 

- Collect data from the public internet; and present that data to the government

- Technical prowess (understanding of how software, databases, web servers and the internet actually work)

- Draft and coordinate data and findings which require minimal editing in sponsor system 

- Assist in the preparation of responses to senior level tasking/requirements

Requirements

- Read and write Mandarin at a high level and need to be able to translate from Mandarin to English

- Experience supporting cyber activities Targeting Experience Ability to utilize an array of targeting tools 

- Experience assimilating and evaluating large amount of data Strong analytic writing and briefings skills

- Technical prowess (understanding of how software, databases, web servers and the internet actually work)


Benefits

4 Weeks PTO

11 Federal Holidays

Comprehensive healthcare plan (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and HSA)

3% 401k Contribution

Training Reimbursement

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