Cryptologic Linguist
Overview
As a Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor, you’ll use your skills as a linguist to identify, categorize, translate, and summarize foreign language communications from a specific location. You’ll also operate and oversee signals equipment used in signals intelligence operations. You’ll learn intelligence skills needed to conduct military briefings, and tip the appropriate authorities when needed. This role is important because the nation’s defense depends largely on information that comes from foreign languages.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- 17 to 34 Years Old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Meet Tattoo Guidelines
- No Major Law Violations
- No Medical Concerns
Testing & Certifications
- 42 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
- 10 weeks of Basic Training
- 18 to 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
- 36-64 months of education at the Defense Foreign Language Institute required if Soldier is not fluent in a foreign language
- 85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
- 101 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST) *can bypass DLAB with an ST score of 129 or above
Skills You'll Learn
- Foreign Communications
- Translating & Reporting
- Detection & Analysis
Compensation
- Paid training
- Salary Pay
- Housing and meal allowance for full-time positions
- 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays
- 401(K) type savings plan
- Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
- Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
- Tuition Assistance - up to $4500 per year
- Student Loan Repayment - up to $65,000 in college loan repayment
- Signing bonus - up to $45,000 in cash bonuses
In order to meet the minimum qualifications, you must:
· Be a US Citizen or Hold at least permanent residence (I-551/Greed Card)
· Have no major medical issues
· Have no major law violations (Felony level)
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please apply now and within 24-48 hours, you will receive an email from our recruiting team, directly.