Linguist Analyst (Russia)

SOSi

Linguist Analyst (Russia)

Vienna, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Exovera is seeking a motivated Russian Linguist-Analyst to lead language-enabled research, analytic services and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to Russia.

    Exovera provides research, analysis, and operational capabilities to government, defense, and private-sector clients. Our team consists of China-, Russia-, and Iran-focused linguist-analysts who work closely with a cadre of software engineers to produce cutting-edge insights, data exploitation, and tool development.

    Essential Job Duties

    • Work individually and as part of a team to conduct Russian-language open-source research and analysis using online sources, academic publications, gray literature, and in-house proprietary databases.
    • Identify and collect data for analysis and to create finished reports.
    • Write and edit finished analytic reports, ranging from short briefs to monograph-length studies.
    • Engage with senior clients to discuss project needs and opportunities and to brief reports.
    • Establish subject matter expertise in areas of analytic responsibility, including identifying key items for research and analysis and potential new data sources.
    • Work with in-house software developers to identify and assist collection and processing of Russian language documents and structured data.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance.
    • Demonstrated expertise in the Russian military strategy, doctrine, and capabilities; science and technology development; and/or political system.
    • Minimum 4-5 years of relevant professional work experience.
    • Advanced Russian language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and listening;
    • Superior verbal and written English communication skills;
    • Strong demonstrated ability to work individually, as part of a team, and to lead small project teams;
    • Bachelor's degree in area studies, intelligence studies, political science, security studies, international relations, data science, computer science, or related field; and
    • Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    Additional Information

    Work Environment

    • Travel: Dunn Loring Station (orange line); free parking garage available on-site
    • Hybrid work schedule: in-person and remote
    • Flexible hours, non-shift work

    Working at SOSi

    All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.