Operational Language Analyst (Chinese/Mandarin)
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Salary$50k – $290k
LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD, Augusta, GA, Dayton, OH, Honolulu, HI, San Antonio, TX, Annapolis Junction, United States
Typefull-time
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentUse/Protect
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedApr 28, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live16h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Apr 28, 202672% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
High School Diploma or GED for Level 1
Associate's Degree or +2 years experience in lieu for Level 2
Bachelor's Degree or +4 years experience in lieu for Level 3 and 4
ILR Level 2 in Audio and/or Text Translation within 2 years for Level 1
ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation within 2 years for Level 2 and 3
ILR Level 3 in BOTH Audio and Text Translation within 2 years for Level 4
2 years of cryptologic language processing experience for Level 1
At least 1 year with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties for Level 1
4 years of cryptologic language processing experience for Level 2
At least 2 years with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties for Level 2
No more than 1 year reporting as primary duty for Level 2
2 years must be within last 4 years for Level 2
10 years of combined relevant experience for Level 3
At least 6 years in cryptologic language processing for Level 3
At least 6 years in the required language for Level 3
At least 1 year performing quality control (QC) at ILR 3 for Level 3
Recency requirements apply for Level 3 (within 6 years)
15 years of combined relevant experience for Level 4
At least 8 years in cryptologic language processing for Level 4
At least 8 years in required language for Level 4
At least 3 years performing QC at ILR 3 for Level 4
1 year typing on an English keyboard for all levels
US citizenship
Skills
SIGINT tools
databases
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Education
Time off
About the company
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
About the role
We are looking for an Operational Language Analyst (Chinese/Mandarin) to support SIGINT operations through the processing, analysis, and translation of voice and/or graphic language materials. This role contributes directly to mission success by enabling the extraction, interpretation, and reporting of critical foreign language information.
OLAs perform a range of cryptologic language processing tasks including translation, transcription, and gisting of foreign language materials. More senior levels contribute through quality control, mentoring, and advanced analysis of complex language data.
Core Responsibilities (All Levels):
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Process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT operations
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Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language materials into clear, idiomatic English
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Identify and extract essential elements of information (EEIs)
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Support mission reporting through accurate and timely language analysis
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Utilize standard tools and databases to support analysis and reporting
Requirements:
OLA Level 1
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High School Diploma or GED
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ILR Level 2 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
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2 years of cryptologic language processing experience
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At least 1 year with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties
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1 year typing on an English keyboard
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US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
OLA Level 2
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Associate’s Degree (or +2 years experience in lieu)
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ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
4 years of cryptologic language processing experience
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At least 2 years with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties
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No more than 1 year reporting as primary duty
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2 years must be within last 4 years
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1 year typing on an English keyboard
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US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
OLA Level 3
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Bachelor’s Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)
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ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)
10 years of combined relevant experience
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At least 6 years in cryptologic language processing
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At least 6 years in the required language
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At least 1 year performing quality control (QC) at ILR 3
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Recency requirements apply (within 6 years)
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1 year typing on an English keyboard
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US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
OLA Level 4
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Bachelor’s Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)
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ILR Level 3 in BOTH Audio and Text Translation (within 2 years)
15 years of combined relevant experience
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At least 8 years in cryptologic language processing
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At least 8 years in required language
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At least 3 years performing QC at ILR 3
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Recency requirements apply
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1 year typing on an English keyboard
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US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Legal
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
Benefits
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.