Socio-Cultural Analyst – Chinese

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 J2Xat Fort Meade MD one of the most consequential cyber and intelligence missions in the U.S. government.

In this role you wont just translate words youll translate meaning. Youll 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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Required:

• ActiveTop 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
• Masters degreein a related field ora Bachelors 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 youll 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.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.