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See related jobsARMA, a GDIT company, supports some of the most complex programs within Special Operations Forces (SOF).
Social Media
Statistical Analysis
Written Communication
REQ#: RQ231662
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
As a Swahili Linguist – Social Media Analyst, you will be a key differentiator. Our work depends on a Swahili‑fluent specialist joining our team to support a social media program by leveraging native language expertise and regional knowledge, supporting a program in Tampa, FL.
HOW A SWAHILI LINGUIST – SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Serves as a natively fluent Swahili specialist supporting a social media program and drawing upon publicly available online information resources.
Develops and maintains expertise with designated regional issues and applies cultural and linguistic knowledge to enhance mission understanding.
Reads, analyzes, and drafts communications regarding regional and ideological discussions within specified foreign‑language media environments.
Examines current media statements and postings to support trend analysis and identifies key communicators across online ecosystems.
Demonstrates reading and writing expertise in the assigned language and incorporates custom social media solutions to comprehend online environments and communicate trends effectively.
Supports operations planning by applying regional insights and linguistic expertise.
Demonstrates working knowledge of online social media platforms and technologies relevant to monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
Documents activities, analytical notes, informative papers, and whitepapers in English, ensuring accuracy and clarity for multiple audiences.
Ability to work nonstandard hours and remain on‑call for periods of time as mission requirements dictate.
Some travel may be required.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Experience: 3+ years of related experience required.
Security clearance level: Minimum DoW Secret clearance required; select positions require TS/SCI. Select candidates will be language‑tested.
Skills and abilities: Native or near‑native Swahili fluency; strong written communication skills in both Swahili and English; familiarity with social media platforms, online communities, and digital communication trends; ability to perform foreign‑language media analysis; ability to work nonstandard hours and on‑call; some travel required.
Location: Customer Site (Tampa, FL).
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.
#armajobs
Work Requirements
3 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $77,350 - $104,650. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
ARMA, a GDIT company, supports some of the most complex programs within Special Operations Forces (SOF).
Social Media
Statistical Analysis
Written Communication
REQ#: RQ231662
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
As a Swahili Linguist – Social Media Analyst, you will be a key differentiator. Our work depends on a Swahili‑fluent specialist joining our team to support a social media program by leveraging native language expertise and regional knowledge, supporting a program in Tampa, FL.
HOW A SWAHILI LINGUIST – SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Serves as a natively fluent Swahili specialist supporting a social media program and drawing upon publicly available online information resources.
Develops and maintains expertise with designated regional issues and applies cultural and linguistic knowledge to enhance mission understanding.
Reads, analyzes, and drafts communications regarding regional and ideological discussions within specified foreign‑language media environments.
Examines current media statements and postings to support trend analysis and identifies key communicators across online ecosystems.
Demonstrates reading and writing expertise in the assigned language and incorporates custom social media solutions to comprehend online environments and communicate trends effectively.
Supports operations planning by applying regional insights and linguistic expertise.
Demonstrates working knowledge of online social media platforms and technologies relevant to monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
Documents activities, analytical notes, informative papers, and whitepapers in English, ensuring accuracy and clarity for multiple audiences.
Ability to work nonstandard hours and remain on‑call for periods of time as mission requirements dictate.
Some travel may be required.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Experience: 3+ years of related experience required.
Security clearance level: Minimum DoW Secret clearance required; select positions require TS/SCI. Select candidates will be language‑tested.
Skills and abilities: Native or near‑native Swahili fluency; strong written communication skills in both Swahili and English; familiarity with social media platforms, online communities, and digital communication trends; ability to perform foreign‑language media analysis; ability to work nonstandard hours and on‑call; some travel required.
Location: Customer Site (Tampa, FL).
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.
#armajobs
Work Requirements
3 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $77,350 - $104,650. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in linguist jobs.
- Professional fluency in at least one foreign language plus English
- Bachelor's degree in linguistics, language studies, or a related field
- Experience with annotation tools, transcription software, or CAT tools
- Security clearance eligibility or active clearance for government and defense roles
- Knowledge of ILR or ACTFL proficiency scales and testing standards
- Familiarity with natural language processing concepts or corpus linguistics methods
Tips for Your Linguist Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance requirements
Many federal and defense linguist roles require a security clearance. If you hold one, list the clearance level and status prominently near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot it without searching through your credentials.
Show language proficiency with ILR scores
Employers in government and defense use the Interagency Language Roundtable scale to gauge fluency. Include your ILR or ACTFL ratings for each language alongside self-assessments, so your proficiency is immediately comparable against job requirements.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists linguist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a portfolio of annotated language data
Computational linguist and NLP roles expect concrete samples of your work. Compile annotation schemas, transcription projects, or corpora you've built, and document your methodology so interviewers can evaluate your decision-making, not just your output.
Prepare for language proficiency assessments
Many employers administer live oral or written proficiency tests during the hiring process, separate from your listed credentials. Practice translation of technical or domain-specific text in your target language so your performance under timed conditions matches your resume claims.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Linguist roles vary widely in whether interpretation, translation, research, or data work dominates day-to-day duties. Clarify the actual workload split and the tools you'll use before signing, so the role you accept matches the specialization you want to develop.
Linguist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most linguists?
The most active employers for linguists right now are Amentum, Innodata, and Acclaim Technical Services, and the most openings are in Florida, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, federal agencies, and technology companies account for the largest share of active postings.
How many linguist jobs are remote?
About 100% of linguist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in translation, localization, and language data annotation roles. Interpretation and roles requiring a security clearance are more likely to require an on-site or government-facility presence.
How do you become a linguist?
Start by earning a degree in linguistics, a modern language, or a closely related field such as cognitive science or communication. Develop documented proficiency in at least one language beyond English and pursue formal proficiency testing like ACTFL or ILR ratings. Build hands-on experience through translation projects, research assistantships, or language data annotation work, then target roles in government, technology, or academia that match your specialization.
How do you get hired as a linguist with little experience?
Entry-level linguist candidates often break in through language data annotation contracts, transcription projects, or research assistant roles that do not require prior professional experience. Demonstrating high proficiency test scores, completing relevant coursework in phonology, syntax, or computational linguistics, and contributing to open-source NLP datasets all signal practical ability to employers who can't yet evaluate a formal work history.
What does the linguist interview process look like?
Most linguist hiring processes include a resume screen followed by a phone or video interview covering your language background and relevant experience. Many employers then administer a written or oral language proficiency assessment and, for technical roles, a practical exercise such as annotating a text sample or analyzing linguistic data. Final rounds often involve a panel interview with team members who assess domain knowledge and cultural fit.
Where can I find and apply to linguist jobs?
You can find and apply to linguist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your language skills, specialization, and experience level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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