What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linguist III (Mandarin) position at Vectrus?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalisms to help solve our customer’s needs. We have an immediate opportunity for a Mandarin Language Analyst to join our intelligence team at Suitland, MD. This position will be based at our customer site in Suitland, MD.
Responsibilities
- What You'll Do
- The Chinese Mandarin Language Analyst will work with a of team of analysts, linguists, and collectors analyzing high priority, time sensitive materials to produce intelligence and develop highly sensitive analytic products in support of U.S. Navy and U.S. INDOPACOM maritime requirements.
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform research by applying Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft and using managed attribution (MA) systems/tools.
- Perform collection of identified target accounts using specialized collection tools.
- Perform translations of collected material.
- Perform triage of information and initial analysis to support Military Forces Analysts and Network/Targeting Analysts assigned to the team.
- Support the development of new collection capabilities and analytical projects.
- Attend and facilitate meetings (including classified), prepare agendas, track action items, and distribute minutes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in National Security, Regional Studies, or relevant technical academic (desired) OR High School Degree with experience in a similar position.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience working in the intelligence field with the military or Intelligence Community agency where knowledge of target language was applied during primary duties.
- Demonstrated experience performing first line analysis/applying analytic judgment.
- Minimum Language Proficiency of 2/2 DLPT (or ILR equivalent) in Chinese Mandarin certified within the last 3 years is required.
- Minimum Language Proficiency of 3/3 DLPT using the ILR scale in English certified within the last 3 years is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in effective communications (writing, speaking, briefing)
- Desired Experience
- Language Proficiency of 3/3 DLPT (or ILR equivalent) in Chinese Mandarin.
- 8 years of experience working in the intelligence field with the military or Intelligence Community agency.
- Language Proficiency of 4/4 DLPT using the ILR scale in English certified within the last 3 years is required.
- Knowledge or experience in performing intelligence analysis.
- Experience from position that provided expertise in naval terminology.
- Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.
- Security Clearence
- Top Secret with SCI eligibility
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
