Chinese Operational Language Analyst (Level 1-4)

GRVTY
Aurora, CO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level language analysts who can handle cryptologic tasks and complex translations. Requires strong language skills and experience in national security or defense domains, with a focus on working in Aurora, Colorado.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with strong language analysis skills and national security background
    — “support Department of Defense/IC missions at Aurora, CO”
  • Individuals with 6+ years of experience and ILR Skill Level 3 in listening or reading
    — “HS diploma + 6 years of experience or AA/AS + 4 years, Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in Listening OR Reading”
  • Professionals capable of translating complex and sophisticated material
    — “Render translations and/or transcripts that are complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material”

Things to consider

  • Must have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, which is a strict requirement
    — “Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance”
  • Pay range is wide, likely reflecting varying levels of experience and qualifications
    — “$106000.00 - $278000.00”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with cryptologic language analysis and SIGINT operations
    — “support IC missions that are vital to our national security”
  • Showcase ILR Skill Level 3 or higher in listening and/or reading comprehension
    — “Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in Listening OR Reading”
  • Emphasize ability to extract essential elements from complex materials
    — “Demonstrate skills recovering essential elements of information”
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What success looks like

  • accurate translations
  • complex material analysis
Typical background
language studiescryptology

Skills & requirements

Required

Cryptologic Language AnalysisTranslationTranscriptionSigint Operations

Preferred

National SecurityDefense Industry

Stack & domain

Cryptologic Language AnalysisSigint OperationsTranslationTranscriptionILR Skill Level 2+ In Listening And ReadingILR Skill Level 3 In Listening OR ReadingILR Skill Level 3 In BOTH Listening And ReadingProblem-solvingAccountabilityTeamworkProfessionalismConfidentialityIntegrityPerformance ReviewsConstructive FeedbackWork EthicMultitaskingAdaptabilityDetail-orientedAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentationDocumentationResearchUrgencyCommitmentFollow-up

About the role

Original posting from GRVTY via Greenhouse

What Impact You’ll Have:

GRVTY is seeking Chinese Multi-Disciplined Language Analysts (MDLA) to support Department of Defense/IC missions at Aurora, CO. As a Chinese MDLA, you will be responsible for cryptologic language analysis while supporting IC missions that are vital to our national security.

What You’ll be Owning:

Perform tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT operations.

Demonstrate skills recovering essential elements of information

Render translations and/or transcripts that are complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken material

Gist straightforward, factual written and/or spoken material 

What You Must Have:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Level 1: HS diploma + 2 years of experience, Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 2+ in Listening and Reading

Level 2: HS diploma + 6 years of experience or AA/AS + 4 years, Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in Listening OR Reading

Level 3: HS diploma + 14 years of experience or BA/BS + 10 years, Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in Listening OR Reading

Level 4: HS diploma + 19 years of experience or BA/BS + 15 years, Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Skill Level 3 in BOTH Listening and Reading

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is: $106000.00 - $278000.00

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Colorado Pay Range$106,000—$278,000 USDWhy Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

  • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution  
  • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  
  • Paid Parental Leave   
  • 401k with generous company match  
  • Training and Development Opportunities  
  • Award Programs  
  • Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

Source: GRVTY careers (Greenhouse)

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