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Posted: February 2, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Multidisciplined Language Analyst / Language Analyst Development Program
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Department of Defense
Job Description
Summary
This job involves using foreign language skills to analyze signals intelligence for national security, working closely with teams across the intelligence community to solve problems and support missions.
It's ideal for people who love languages and want to contribute to defense efforts, starting from entry-level training programs up to expert roles based on experience.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about global intelligence work.
Key Requirements
- Proficiency in one or more foreign languages
- Relevant experience in language analysis or intelligence (varies by level: 0-13 years depending on education)
- High school diploma or GED (minimum for entry level)
- Ability to collaborate with partners in the Intelligence Community
- Inclusive problem-solving approach for mission accomplishment
- Full population of resume with skills, experience, education, and languages
- Eligibility for NSA positions (U.S. citizenship and security clearance implied)
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about using your foreign language skills, working at the forefront of NSA's exciting SIGINT mission? Click below to learn more.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with no experience.
A degree in any field is acceptable.
FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
A degree in any field is acceptable.
SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
A degree in any field is acceptable.
EXPERT Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 13 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
A degree in any field is acceptable.
When submitting your application, please ensure that you fully populate all sections of the resume tool with all relevant skills, experience, and education, as the resume entered into the tool will be the primary resume used to evaluate your application.
Please do NOT populate the resume tool with 'see resume.' Please include in your resume any/all foreign languages you have experience with. Major Duties:
NSA's Linguists, known as Multidisciplined Language Analysts (MDLAs), are expected to take an inclusive approach to problem solving and mission accomplishment by frequently engaging with partners, enablers, and customers across the Intelligence Community.
Based on skill level and experience, NSA MDLAs are considered for either the Language Analysis Development Program (LADP) or direct hire into positions supporting an analytic mission office.
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