Job Requirements
Fort Belvoir, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
$100,000 - $109,000
Job Description
AFORGE is seeking a Junior Native Linguist CWMD Analyst with native-level proficiency in Korean or Farsi to support a Government Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
The selected candidate will assist with translating, transcribing, and analyzing foreign-language information relevant to adversary Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) capabilities and vulnerabilities. Working under the guidance of senior analysts, this individual will help document linguistic findings and cultural context to support counter-WMD research and analytical assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Translate and transcribe Korean- or Farsi-language materials into English.
Review foreign-language information to identify content relevant to WMD capabilities and vulnerabilities.
Apply native-level language proficiency to interpret terminology, meaning, and cultural context.
Organize and document relevant foreign-language information for analytical review.
Prepare written summaries, translations, and preliminary analytical findings.
Assist senior linguists and analysts with research and information evaluation.
Identify potentially significant details, terminology, or contextual information within source materials.
Support the preparation of reports and analytical products.
Maintain accurate documentation of translated and analyzed materials.
Incorporate senior analyst feedback to improve the accuracy and quality of analytical products.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
0–3 years of relevant professional experience.
Native-level proficiency in Korean or Farsi, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to translate, transcribe, and interpret foreign-language information.
Strong understanding of relevant linguistic and cultural context.
Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
Ability to document and communicate research findings accurately.
Ability to work collaboratively under senior analytical guidance.
Ability to work onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA.
TS/SCI security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Linguistics, International Relations, Regional Studies, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
Experience translating or analyzing foreign-language technical or research materials.
Familiarity with national security, defense, or CWMD topics.
Experience with open-source research or information analysis.
Academic, internship, or professional experience preparing translations or analytical reports.
Familiarity with foreign-language research tools or translation software.
The selected candidate will assist with translating, transcribing, and analyzing foreign-language information relevant to adversary Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) capabilities and vulnerabilities. Working under the guidance of senior analysts, this individual will help document linguistic findings and cultural context to support counter-WMD research and analytical assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Translate and transcribe Korean- or Farsi-language materials into English.
Review foreign-language information to identify content relevant to WMD capabilities and vulnerabilities.
Apply native-level language proficiency to interpret terminology, meaning, and cultural context.
Organize and document relevant foreign-language information for analytical review.
Prepare written summaries, translations, and preliminary analytical findings.
Assist senior linguists and analysts with research and information evaluation.
Identify potentially significant details, terminology, or contextual information within source materials.
Support the preparation of reports and analytical products.
Maintain accurate documentation of translated and analyzed materials.
Incorporate senior analyst feedback to improve the accuracy and quality of analytical products.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
0–3 years of relevant professional experience.
Native-level proficiency in Korean or Farsi, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to translate, transcribe, and interpret foreign-language information.
Strong understanding of relevant linguistic and cultural context.
Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
Ability to document and communicate research findings accurately.
Ability to work collaboratively under senior analytical guidance.
Ability to work onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA.
TS/SCI security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Linguistics, International Relations, Regional Studies, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
Experience translating or analyzing foreign-language technical or research materials.
Familiarity with national security, defense, or CWMD topics.
Experience with open-source research or information analysis.
Academic, internship, or professional experience preparing translations or analytical reports.
Familiarity with foreign-language research tools or translation software.
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