Operational Language Analyst 4

BTS Software Solutions is seeking an Operational Language Analyst 4 to support operations in Hanover, Maryland .

The Operational Language Analyst will perform tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT Operations.

Primary Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Secondary Locations: Wahiawa, HI; Denver, CO

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Poly

Desired Languages:

• Chinese-Mandarin
• Spanish

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 15 years of full-time experience
• Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) skill level 3 in audio translation and text translation from the required language into idiomatic, standard American English or 3 in listening and reading on the DLPT
• 15 years in crypto language processing, related language, and/or crypto experience
  
  
  • Related Language Experience: (In target language) oral translations, non-crypto audio/graphic translations, doc exploitation, formal teaching
  • Crypto Experience: target development, network analysis, drafting intel reports, speaker/language identification

• 8 of the 15 years in crypto language processing must include QC'ing and mentoring
• 8 of the 15 years has to be in the required language(s)
• IF CANDIDATE HAS WORKED WITH MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
  • 6 of the 8 years has to be in performing crypto language processing
  • 5 of the 8 years has to be in simply translating, transcribing, and gisting
• 3 years of experience QC'ing BOTH Audio and Graphic at ILR level 3 in target language
• No more than 7 of the 15 years in reporting as primary duty
• 1 of the 8 years in target language has to be within 6 years of resume submission

Education and Experience:

Mid/Senior positions require a bachelor's degree or an additional four years of experience.

(Pay ranges are required for Maryland, Colorado and Hawaii)

Pay Range: $230,000 to $255,000 full Salary range lowest to highest across locations
The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role

About BTS:

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. BTS offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry: 100% Company PAID health benefits, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one of employment, to name just a few of our benefits and perks. To learn more about BTS Software Solutions visit us at

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.