Linguist Chinese-Mandarin (MDLA)

We harness the power of innovation so that you can change the world and help our customers solve their most complex challenges

Hawaii
R165686
Information Technology
Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
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Job Description:

Job Description:

Location: Ft. Shafter, HI

Clearance Needed: TS/SCI

Poly: Counterintelligence (CI)

Are you ready for a challenge that will keep you on the edge in the field of Intelligence? Are you a Multi-Discipline Language Analyst (MDLA, Chinese-Mandarin Linguist) with COMINT experience? Can you extract, analyze, and translate data into finished intelligence products? Imagine yourself working on a strategic national defense mission alongside other seasoned professionals. Parsons is now hiring a Chinese-Mandarin MDLA  with a passion for innovation and solving mission critical challenges to support our US Army Pacific (USARPAC) customer.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Support client requirements as a linguist and an analyst.
  • Conduct time-relevant gists and transcriptions, support QA/QC processes, and work closely with analysts and reporters to support analysis and production
  • Conduct in-depth persona-based analysis to discover, develop, analyze, and report on Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR) in support of contingency operations, operational-level planning, and joint or partner organizations throughout INDOPACOM.
  • Manage collection, target knowledge, and analytic databases for future and on-going political-military developments, military capabilities, doctrine, and regional security and economic partnerships. 
  • Develop and maintain linguist and analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure operational mission compliance.
  • Participate in customer requirements: advise mission development, aid all-source analysis, and attend analytical and operational meetings. 
  • Identify and address collection and intelligence gaps by leveraging multi-discipline intelligence and available resources. 
  • Prioritize, evaluate, and report information. Require minimal oversight through production cycle by analyzing, translating, authoring and contributing to serialized IC reporting in line with style and usage policies.
  • Note: Shift work may be required

Required Education/Experience:

  • 5+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; will consider experience in lieu of degree
  • Minimum 2+/2+ Chinese-Mandarin DLPT score
  • Detailed knowledge of SIGINT collection, analysis, reporting, and linguist policy, tradecraft, and workflow
  • Detailed knowledge of all-source analysis, publicly available information, and open-source networks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to proofread, edit, and finalize intelligence products for senior leader briefings
  • Valid US Passport
  • Active DoD TS /SCI with CI poly

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous experience supporting an NSA TOPI
  • Experience supporting service component intelligence missions
  • Experience supporting USINDOPACOM intelligence and/or operations
  • Knowledge of the following tools: Scout, IDScoreboard, DataXplorer, TargetProfiler, SLATE, ICON/TKB, TCCC/UTT

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

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Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

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Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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