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NSA Language Analysis involves the research, translation, transcription, reporting, and analysis of materials of national concern. In Language Analysis, every little word can have global ramifications.

As an NSA Language Analyst, your work has a powerful impact in providing the most complete and accurate Signals Intelligence picture to U.S. policymakers, military commanders, and Intelligence Community members. Working directly with the original written or spoken language, you are the first person to determine the relevance of intelligence collected, to analyze, and to put the information into context. It's a tremendous responsibility, but one which is extremely satisfying.

Career Paths in Foreign Language
Although our language requirements may change at any time, we are currently looking for people with proficiency in the following languages; however, if you do not see your language listed below, you can still apply! We are always looking for exceptionally well qualified applicants with other language skills as well.

Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Korean
Pashto
Persian-Dari
Persian-Farsi
Russian
Urdu and Punjabi
Somali
Swahili

Language Instructor positions are also available in the following languages:

Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Pashto
Persian-Dari
Persian-Farsi
Urdu

Let's talk about your advancement potential! As a Language Analyst at NSA, you will continue to develop your language abilities and you will learn new skills, expanding your horizons more than a comparable career in business, commerce, or academia normally would.

You may take on additional research and reporting responsibilities, apply for field assignments abroad, or teach at our National Cryptologic School. Perhaps you'll have the opportunity to learn a new dialect or language and much, much more.

Language Analysts may be Eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive