What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Service - U.S. Air Force, Cryptologic Language Analyst position at U.S. Air Force and Careers?
Position Summary
The success of a mission often comes down to the quality and validity of the intelligence used to plan for it, which is why Cryptologic Language Analysts are so critical to the U.S. Air Force. Responsible for translating and analyzing messages, these Airmen must be proficient in a foreign language, whether it be Arabic, Chinese, Russian or one of several others. The safety of this country depends on these skilled specialists.
Primary Responsibilities
- Use foreign language skills to search for, identify and process other communications.
- Operate voice and graphic communications equipment.
- Transcribe, translate and summarize intercepted voice and graphic communications.
- Provide warning of adversarial intentions against the U.S.
- Identify regional and cultural factors associated with activities of interest.
Benefits
Your effort and commitment are essential to our mission, which is why we provide our Airmen with a benefits package that is unparalleled in the civilian world:
- 30 days of vacation with pay each year
- Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing assistance
- A generous retirement program
- Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunities
- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
- Excellent starting salary
Qualifications
This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. The application is for a specific position within the Air Force. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits or GED
- Documented foreign language proficiency in a designated language
- Completion of a designated Cryptologic Language Analyst Initial Skills course
- No history of temporomandibular joint disorder or pain
- A minimum score of 110 on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery
- Ability to type at a rate of 25 words per minute
- Favorable completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
About the Air Force
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $57,088.25 per year
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $57,088