Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Chinese (Mandarin) Senior Linguist and cultural expert to work with a diverse team of linguists, intelligence analysts and collection specialists focusing on space and counterspace issues.  The position requires interaction with a wide variety of Government and contractor personnel in a diverse, evolving, high-profile environment with limited supervision.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Demonstrates advanced research methods in social media, open source and classified forums in Chinese language

- Leverages linguistic, cultural and historical knowledge to assess Chinese intentions and capabilities in the area of interest 

- Provides direct support to intelligence operations and analysis efforts

- Produces oral and written incident, threat and information reports 

Qualifications

- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience

- Active TS/SCI w/poly 

- Minimum DLPT 3/3 or equivalent (ILS, ILR, ALTA) in Chinese (Mandarin)

- At least 3-5 years of US military and/or Intelligence Community experience

- Knowledge of military terminology, structure and operations (space-related experience is a discriminator)  

- Excellent English-language writing and briefing skills

- Ability to execute multiple tasks on multiple projects simultaneously

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.