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Linguist (Mandarin Chinese) Support Specialist

BGI LLC
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

Position Summary

BGI is seeking qualified Mandarin Chinese Linguist Support Specialists to support the EC-130H and EA-37B aircrew training program at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ. These positions involve providing advanced language expertise, instructional support, and mission-relevant training services in a secure operational environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide language instruction and support in Mandarin Chinese, with an emphasis on maintaining ILR Level 3 proficiency in reading and listening.
  • Assist in the design, development, and delivery of training aligned with program requirements and mission objectives.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of courseware and training materials for both classroom and secure-network instruction
  • Support simulator scenario development by identifying and preparing relevant cryptologic language and signals content.
  • Perform translation and transcription of mission-related materials while ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
  • Collaborate with military and civilian staff to ensure training effectiveness and mission relevance.
  • Maintain required language proficiency through government-administered testing and continuous professional engagement.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)

Required

  • MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • ILR Level 3 proficiency in reading and listening in at least one required language, validated via DLPT or equivalent within 90 days of hire
  • ILR Level 2 minimum in English (reading and listening)
  • Associate degree from an accredited institution
  • Previous experience as a cryptologic language analyst within the intelligence community

Desired

  • Intelligence community experience within the past five years
  • Experience collecting, processing, and exploiting cryptologic intelligence
  • Background in developing cryptologic or linguist-focused training materials
  • Prior classroom instruction experience, preferably in a government or military training setting

Salary and Benefits

Negotiated

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

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