Linguist Analyst (China)

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide. Exovera is seeking a motivated Chinese Linguist-Analyst to lead language-enabled research, analytic services and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to China. 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 open-source research and analysis in Mandarin Chinese -language 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 Mandarin Chinese documents and structured data. - Active Top Secret clearance, TS/SCI is preferred. For an applicant with a 10+ history of research, publication, and thought leadership in China political-military analysis, a current clearance is not necessarily required. - Demonstrated expertise in Chinese military strategy, doctrine, and capabilities; science and technology development; and/or political system. - Minimum 4-5 years of relevant professional work experience. - Advanced Mandarin Chinese 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; Masters or PhD preferred, and required for an applicant without an active security clearance. - Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Work Environment - Hybrid work schedule: in-person and remote - Flexible hours, non-shift workWorking at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.