Linguist, Lead

The Challenge:

Provide linguistic and cultural expertise and employ independent research and analysis techniques in support of the DoD mission. Leverage knowledge of the language, culture, politics, military, economy, and current events. Leverage knowledge of working social media platforms and shall review and translate open source information to identify possible opportunities for virtual persona operations and Under direction of HUMINT collectors, interact with persons of interest in various online forums and assist HUMINT targeting analysts and collectors in developing HUMINT targeting packages, In addition to the analyst duties above.

As an expert you will be responsible for researching, developing and presenting intelligence products at the operational and tactical levels for senior leaders. Analysts shall interface with intelligence organizations to produce analytical products and assessments supporting targeting efforts, HUMINT and exploitation operations, and threat analysis. Linguists shall analyze, evaluate, interpret and disseminate information on political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic or scientific conditions and trends. SME’s shall fuse publicly available information (PAI) for multi intelligence product development, including outlining regional and ideological discussions in specific foreign language media environments.

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You Have:

  • Experience with PAI analytic principals
  • Experience with all source intelligence processes, data evaluation, and analytical tools and database
  • Knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic, search engine and database resources, and internet sources, including social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial- and industry-based databases
  • Knowledge of national and service-specific OSINT policy and regulations
  • Ability to conduct independent analysis to support mission requirements and use enhanced search procedures, and tools to support the usage of PAI
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • BA or BS degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with advanced search techniques, information databases, data visualization, and related tools
  • Knowledge of other intelligence disciplines, including signals intelligence (SIGINT), human intelligence (HUMINT), and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)
  • Ability to manage research and coordination for long-term projects

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Build Your Career:

At Booz Allen, we know the power of analytics and intelligence. When you join Booz Allen, we’ll help you develop the career you want.

Challenging projects – Whether training analysts on military equipment through VR technology; developing a simulation capability to allow teams to rehearse missions together; or integrating RFID tags into mobile devices to enable data access within a geo parameter, you’ll get to solve some of the world’s toughest problems

Meaningful work – Use your skills to empower change. Your work will keep citizens and warfighters safe and well both at home and abroad

State-of-the-art technology – Broaden your intelligence capabilities with digital forensics, telematics, precision navigation, secure mobile operations, and advanced analytics

New skills – In-house experts and partnerships with tech leaders, like Nvidia and Splunk, mean you can get practical experience with advanced GPU technologies, cyber security, and data science

Room to grow – You’ll be inspired to grow your career while making your ideas a reality thanks to new opportunities across the U.S. and abroad, encouraging mentors, and collaborative colleagues

We’re an EOE that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to fearlessly drive change.

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