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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
OSINT Analyst, Farsi (Iran)
Produce native-language open-source intelligence on Iran for defense and intelligence programs.
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
Language Analyst, Pashto / Farsi (Dari)
Analyze Afghanistan and Pakistan sources, including armed group messaging, in the original language.
CONTINGENT UPON AWARD
Language Analyst, Pashto / Farsi (Dari)
Analyze Afghanistan and Pakistan sources, including armed group messaging, in the original language.
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
DOCEX Linguist, Urdu / Punjabi / Sindhi
Exploit foreign-language documents and media from Pakistan for intelligence value.
CONTINGENT UPON AWARD
DOCEX Linguist, Urdu / Punjabi / Sindhi
Exploit foreign-language documents and media from Pakistan for intelligence value.
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
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Farsi / Russian
Deliver cyber threat intelligence grounded in original-language sources.
FUTURE ROLE
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Farsi / Russian
Deliver cyber threat intelligence grounded in original-language sources.
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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