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. We are looking for an Operational Language Analyst (Russian) 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):Process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT operations
- Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language materials into clear, idiomatic English
- Identify and extract essential elements of information (EEIs)
- Support mission reporting through accurate and timely language analysis
- Utilize standard tools and databases to support analysis and reporting
Requirements:
OLA Level 1High School Diploma or GEDILR Level 2 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)2 years of cryptologic language processing experienceAt least 1 year with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties 1 year typing on an English keyboardUS citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance requiredOLA Level 2Associate's Degree (or +2 years experience in lieu)ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)4 years of cryptologic language processing experienceAt least 2 years with translation/transcription/gisting as primary duties No more than 1 year reporting as primary duty 2 years must be within last 4 years 1 year typing on an English keyboardUS citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance requiredOLA Level 3Bachelor's Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)ILR Level 3 in Audio and/or Text Translation (within 2 years)10 years of combined relevant experienceAt least 6 years in cryptologic language processingAt least 6 years in the required languageAt least 1 year performing quality control (QC) at ILR 3Recency requirements apply (within 6 years)1 year typing on an English keyboardUS citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance requiredOLA Level 4Bachelor's Degree (or +4 years experience in lieu)ILR Level 3 in BOTH Audio and Text Translation (within 2 years)15 years of combined relevant experienceAt least 8 years in cryptologic language processingAt least 8 years in required languageAt least 3 years performing QC at ILR 3Recency requirements apply 1 year typing on an English keyboardUS citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 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. 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.
