Senior OSINT Collector/ PAI Researcher with Security Clearance

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Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: Parsons is looking for a motivated Chinese Mandarin Linguist with exceptional translation, research, and analytic skills to join our growing team! In this role you will work alongside the development team conducting research, translation, and analysis onsite with the Mission Partner. You will provide essential analysis in support of mission needs. This is not a academic position and will directly support essential missions. What You'll Be Doing: Provide written translation of technical and non-technical data
Write summaries of materials
Conduct open source research
Write reports in English
Respond to requests for information
Scan and process large amounts of material in the target language and identify critical and essential elements of information as defined by the government
Provide written translations of technical and non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from the native language to English
Conduct target language open-source research and compiling research findings into comprehensive reports in support of specific intelligence requirements
Work independently with minimal or no oversight and as part of a team
Collaborate with technical staff to process, and structure collected data in preparation for analytics What Required Skills You'll Bring: Requires a current DoD TS/SCI with SCI Eligibility
BA degree and 4 - 7 years of prior relevant experience
Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
The ideal candidate will meet the minimum language proficiency requirements as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable scale (within the past 12 months)
ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio or Graphic
Conversational Chinese Mandarin language skills, including ability to hold conversation with an Mandarin linguist during interview process
Knowledgeable of idioms, colloquialisms, slang, and exposure to the Chinese cultural, social, and political environment
All applicants must have full professional fluency in American English, including a command of common idioms and expressions
Excellent written and verbal communication, competent cross-team collaboration abilities
Ability to self-research and problem solve
Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with personnel from diverse cultures
Proficient with MS Office applications What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Minimum 5 years of experience within the US military or US intelligence community Minimum DLPT 3/3/2/2 or Equivalent (ILS, ILR, ALTA) in Chinese Mandarin
Former Military linguistic experience (35P, 09L, 1N3, 2671, 2712, 2799, or equivalent)
Completion of U.S. Army OS-301 and OS-302, or OSINT Basic Course
Knowledge of military operations, terminology, and structure
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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