Swahili Linguist - Social Media Analyst

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
MacDill AFB, FLTampa, FL
Salary
$77,350–$104,650 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Swahili Linguist - Social Media Analyst

The Swahili Linguist - Social Media Analyst joins the Intelligence Operations and Analysis team to support a social media program. This role requires a natively fluent Swahili specialist to leverage regional knowledge and linguistic expertise to enhance mission understanding. Day-to-day responsibilities include reading, analyzing, and drafting communications regarding regional and ideological discussions within foreign-language media environments. The analyst will examine media statements to support trend analysis, identify key communicators across online ecosystems, and document analytical notes and whitepapers in English. Required skills include social media proficiency, statistical analysis, and strong written communication in both Swahili and English. The position involves monitoring online social media platforms and technologies to provide insights into digital communication trends and regional issues within specified foreign-language media environments.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and draft communications regarding regional and ideological discussions within Swahili-language media environments.
  • Examine social media postings to identify key communicators and perform trend analysis across online ecosystems.
  • Apply native Swahili linguistic and cultural knowledge to enhance mission understanding of regional issues.
  • Document analytical notes, informative papers, and whitepapers in English for diverse audiences.
  • Utilize social media platforms and technologies to monitor, analyze, and report on online environments.
  • Support operations planning by providing regional insights and linguistic expertise.
  • Maintain expertise on designated regional issues to support a social media program.

What we're looking for

  • Native or near-native Swahili fluency is required.
  • Must possess a Secret security clearance.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • 3+ years of related experience is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree is required, though experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have strong written communication skills in both Swahili and English.
  • Must have working knowledge of social media platforms, online communities, and digital communication trends.
  • Ability to work nonstandard hours, remain on-call, and travel as required.

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