Cryptologic Linguist

Job Description

Our national security relies on information gathered from foreign language sources. As a Cryptologic Linguist in the Army National Guard, you will learn to interpret the words, intent, and tenor of these foreign communications, and present it to the people who need it the most. In this role, you will earn a security clearance and perform or supervise the detection, acquisition, geolocation, identification, and exploitation of foreign communications using specialized signals equipment.

• Identify and analyze foreign communications.
• Recognize changes in transmission modes and tip the appropriate authority.
• Provide translation expertise to analysts.
• Provide transcripts and translations of foreign communications.
• Support Signals Intelligence tasking, reporting, and coordination.
• Provide transcriptions or translations of foreign communications.

• Identifying foreign communications from an assigned geographic area.
• Analyzing foreign communications to support missions.
• Procedures for handling classified information and preparing reports.

• Talent for foreign languages.
• Interest in speech, communications, and foreign languages.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Enjoy reading and writing.

• Paid training.
• A monthly paycheck.
• Earn a security clearance.
• Montgomery GI Bill.
• Federal and State tuition assistance.
• Retirement benefits for part-time service.
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage).
• 401(k)-type savings plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans).
• Health care benefits available.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.
• Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

• Job .
• ZIP Code: 77082.
• Job Category:
  Intelligence.
• Age Requirements:
  Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.