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Language Enabled Cyber Threat Analyst - Mandarin Chinese (2022-0 with Security Clearance

Acclaim Technical ServicesReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your Mandarin Chinese expertise to make a significant impact in cyber threat analysis, supporting critical U.S. Federal agencies with a company recognized as a top workplace. This hybrid role offers excellent career growth and skill development in a collaborative environment for those with an active TS/SCI clearance and a passion for intelligence. Apply now to join a unique employee-owned organization and contribute to vital national security missions.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow. We are actively hiring a Language Enabled Cyber Threat Analyst with Mandarin Chinese skills to join our Intelligence Division in Northern Virginia. As a member of the program team, you will be supporting a cyber intelligence mission by providing language, cultural, analytic (including targeting) and operational support services. RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Utilize targeting tools and databases to collect intelligence for the purpose of analysis and targeting reports
  • Apply network analysis techniques and tools to identify key figures and organizations
  • Scan and accurately process/analyze large amounts of material
  • Analyze disparate intelligence and extract meaning or relevance
  • Apply expert knowledge of regional cyber intelligence threats, TIPs, etc.
  • Provide translation services: the translation of written electronic and multimedia material to English from the source language materials to include: social media, business, legal, technical documents, etc.
  • Generate products that include, but are not limited to: translations, targeting reports, briefing material and cables REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Score ILR Level 4 or higher in translating from the source language to English (speaking not required and listening may be a requirement)
  • Bachelor of Science degree or two additional years related professional experience working on projects of similar scope.
  • Minimal CONUS/OCONUS travel possible on a case-by-case basis
  • Minimum of 1-year all-source analysis experience with national intelligence agencies or DoD providing analytic support to aid in foreign threat assessments. 5-8 years of experience is preferred.
  • Experience translating and gisting general and technical material from Chinese to English
  • Possess a thorough understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) guidelines and directives
  • Be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), IC tools and software applications, Computer-Assisted Translation, and Terminology Management Databases

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