The job in short
Operational language analysis.
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-05-21
- Location as listed
- Various Locations, United States
- Role
- Linguist / Language Analyst
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Be Part of ATLAS’s Mission-Critical Impact
ATLAS is on a mission to strengthen national security, and we’re looking for just the right people to join our Intelligence Team. We are seeking experienced Operational Language Analysts to support real-world intelligence operations through linguist and cryptologic language analysis in a variety of languages. Whether you're a seasoned linguist or a native-level speaker looking to break into the field, there’s a place for you on the team.
If you’re a motivated language professional with a passion for supporting the Intelligence Community, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities/What you do
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Translate, transcribe, and gist audio and/or graphic materials in your target language.
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Draft SIGINT reports and other intelligence documentation.
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Conduct quality control, mentoring, and advanced language analysis (for senior-level roles).
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Support real-world missions and contribute directly to national-level intelligence production.
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Perform crypto language processing, including scanning, recovering EEIs, compiling working aids, and updating databases.
Target Languages
We are actively hiring for the following high-demand languages:
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Spanish
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Chinese Mandarin
We are also accepting applications for additional languages based on mission need, including but not limited to:
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Arabic
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Russian
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Farsi
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Pashto
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Urdu
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Korean
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Turkish
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Kurdish
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Somali
Other languages may be available based on mission need.
Qualifications
Required
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TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required on day one).
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ILR Level 2 or 3 in Audio and/or Graphic modalities in the target language.
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Dependent on level, 1 to 15+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Translating, transcribing, and/or gisting
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Crypto language processing or related language experience
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Intelligence reporting and target development
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Quality control and mentoring (for OLA/OLAN 3–4)
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Typing proficiency on an English keyboard is required
Desired
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Experience working in a national or tactical-level SIGINT environment
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Experience with speaker/language identification or network analysis
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Completion of relevant cryptologic language or intelligence analysis training
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Prior military or government service
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full medical care benefits package.
• Training and professional development.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Short-term & long-term disability.
• Paid time off.