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We are building a network of linguists and analysts who read the region in its own languages.

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Positions contingent upon contract award.

We hire for specific programs. Introduce yourself now, and we will contact you when a matching opportunity is awarded.

OSINT Analyst, Farsi (Iran)

Produce native-language open-source intelligence on Iran for defense and intelligence programs.

CONTINGENT UPON AWARD
Type Contract or employee, per programLocation Remote or on-site, per programStatus Contingent upon award

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor Farsi-language media, official statements, and public online platforms
  • Analyze reporting on Iran’s nuclear weapons program, missile and drone capability, and proxies
  • Write clear, sourced assessments with key judgments and confidence levels
  • Translate and gist priority material into English
  • Flag emerging developments and shifts in official messaging

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Native or near-native Farsi and professional English (ILR 3 or equivalent preferred)
  • Experience in research, analysis, or reporting on Iran
  • Strong analytic writing skills
  • US citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required

PREFERRED

  • Background in nonproliferation, international affairs, or security studies
  • Familiarity with structured analytic techniques
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Language Analyst, Pashto / Farsi (Dari)

Analyze Afghanistan and Pakistan sources, including armed group messaging, in the original language.

CONTINGENT UPON AWARD
Type Contract or employee, per programLocation Remote or on-site, per programStatus Contingent upon award

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Translate, transcribe, and analyze Pashto and Dari open-source material
  • Identify narratives, actors, and regional context in armed group messaging
  • Support cultural and political-military advising
  • Prepare summaries and assessments for program teams
  • Maintain terminology consistency across projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Native or near-native Pashto and/or Dari and professional English
  • Knowledge of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and regional armed groups
  • Attention to detail and discretion with sensitive material
  • US citizenship; clearance eligibility may be required

PREFERRED

  • Experience supporting US government or international programs
  • Urdu proficiency
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DOCEX Linguist, Urdu / Punjabi / Sindhi

Exploit foreign-language documents and media from Pakistan for intelligence value.

CONTINGENT UPON AWARD
Type Contract or employee, per programLocation Remote or on-site, per programStatus Contingent upon award

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Triage and prioritize document and media sets
  • Produce gist, summary, and full translations of priority items
  • Extract names, entities, locations, and relationships
  • Handle technical, military, and administrative terminology
  • Document findings in structured reporting formats

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Native or near-native Urdu, Punjabi (Shahmukhi), or Sindhi and professional English
  • Experience in translation, transcription, or document review
  • Ability to work accurately under deadlines
  • US citizenship; clearance eligibility may be required

PREFERRED

  • Proficiency in more than one listed language
  • Familiarity with DOMEX/DOCEX workflows
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Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Farsi / Russian

Deliver cyber threat intelligence grounded in original-language sources.

FUTURE ROLE
Type Contract or employee, per programLocation Remote or on-site, per programStatus Future role

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze foreign-language threat actor claims, lures, and code artifacts
  • Map adversary behavior to MITRE ATT&CK
  • Support attribution with linguistic and cultural evidence
  • Write CTI briefs for technical and policy audiences
  • Track Iran-linked and Russian-language threat activity in public sources

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Farsi or Russian proficiency and professional English
  • Foundational cybersecurity knowledge; CompTIA Security+ or equivalent preferred
  • Analytic writing experience
  • US citizenship; clearance eligibility may be required

PREFERRED

  • CTI certifications (for example, GIAC GCTI) or SOC experience
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms
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