Socio-Cultural Analyst – Chinese

What You Bring

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
• Minimum or 12 years w/o a degree, 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
• Native-level Chinese proficiency— first or second generation fluency with command of current vernacular, colloquialisms, and terminology
• ILR/DLPT Level 4in speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
• Working knowledge of HUMINT collection, cultural analysis, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate translations and polished intelligence products in Microsoft Office formats

Preferred:

• Academic or professional background in Chinese regional studies, political science, or cultural analysis
• Hands-on experience with HUMINT collection operations or CI/HUMINT language analysis
• Familiarity with Chinese social media platforms, technical terminology, and evolving colloquialisms
• Knowledge of Chinese military doctrine, cyber capabilities, and intelligence services (PLA, MSS, MPS)
• Knowledge of network defense principles and network infrastructure concepts in an intelligence context
  
  Flexibility for on-call surge support with short-notice availability during contingency operations
• 12+ yearsof relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
• Master's degreein a related field —ora Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)

Peraton drives missions of consequence — protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

Are you a native Chinese speaker with deep expertise in Chinese culture, geopolitics, and intelligence operations? Peraton is looking for aSocio-Cultural Analystto join a high-impact team supportingUSCYBERCOM J2

Xat Fort Meade, MD — one of the most consequential cyber and intelligence missions in the U.S. government.

In this role, you won't just translate words — you'll translate meaning. You'll bring cultural context, regional expertise, and intelligence tradecraft together to help shape how the U.S. understands and responds to Chinese threats in the cyber and information domains.

• Serve as a native-level Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) language specialist, delivering precise reading, writing, and spoken communication across all intelligence products
• Provide nuanced cultural analysis of Chinese geopolitical, economic, and social dynamics to inform operational and strategic decision-making
• Conduct research, HUMINT intelligence collection, and target analysis focused on Chinese actors and networks
• Produce accurate, meaning-preserving translations of transcripts, video, and audio materials (Chinese English)
• Devise and recommend innovative methods for target language research and information exploitation
• Determine the most effective formats and channels for presenting and disseminating finished intelligence
• Provide language and cultural expertise in direct support of CI/HUMINT operations under USCYBERCOM J2X
• Collaborate with analysts and collectors to sharpen collection strategies and reporting requirements
• Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives

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