Cryptologic Linguist
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Government
Government Security
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.
Responsibilities- Identify and analyze foreign communications.
- Recognize changes in transmission modes and report them to the appropriate authority.
- Provide translation expertise to analysts.
- Support Signals Intelligence tasking, reporting, and coordination.
- Provide transcriptions or translations of foreign communications.
- Identify foreign communications from an assigned geographic area.
- Analyze foreign communications to support missions.
Cryptologic Linguist training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training followed by 3 to 80 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Soldiers without foreign language fluency attend foreign language training at the Defense Language Institute for 6 to 18 months before AIT. Completion of entry training may lead to additional college credit.
Benefits- 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 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
Most non-prior service candidates will initially earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend. As a 35P, you will earn additional pay each month for maintaining language proficiency, from $100 to $500 per month for your primary language, and up to $1,000 total if you maintain proficiency in additional languages.
Requirements- 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 (see for details).
- Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change.
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