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Ascensus Global 4.3
Interpreter and translator job in Reston, VA
ABOUT US: Ascensus Global, Inc. (formerly MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 21 years of successful experience providing professional language services, foreign language and cultural training, and analysis support to a broad client base consisting of more than 40 U.S. military and intelligence customers, as well as over 2,000 civilian government, commercial and non-profit organizations in various fields. With ISO 9001:2015 and 17100:2015 certifications, AGI provides services in more than 100 languages, employing innovative technologies and methodologies and applying best practices from both the Government and commercial arenas to advance each customer's unique communication and operational objectives throughout the U.S. and across the globe.
POSITION SUMMARY: We are actively hiring Chinese Linguists specializing in Chinese Mandarin to work with a diverse team focusing on materials of a scientific nature, as well as interpretation.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interaction with a wide variety of Government and contractor personnel in a diverse, evolving, high-profile environment.
Provide Mandarin interpretation support with regular TDYs (30 - 70 days).
Travel will be both CONUS & OCONUS.
Percentage of travel required 50%.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with polygraph is required. However, candidates with any level of clearance, including those with no clearance but who are deemed eligible, may be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required.
A minimum of three (3) years of operational experience.
Ability to obtain an ILR level 3 on a translation assessment.
Ability to obtain a level 3 on an interpretation assessment.
Mandarin Speaking/Listening/Reading Test: 3
Experience with interpretation into source and target language.
Must be able to get along in a diverse team in a fast-paced environment with high stakes outcomes.
Experience with editing, interpretation, quality control, summarizing/gisting, and translation related services.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Military experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work will be performed during ordinary hours (e.g., 8-5) in an ordinary work week (Monday-Friday).
Percentage of travel required 50%.
PAY RANGE:
Pay Range: $110,000 - $200,000 a year
Ascensus Global (AGI) pay range and level are general guidelines for this job. Several factors, including education, geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or market data, determine the final salary.
BENEFITS:
Our benefits package includes health and welfare options (medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), short-and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, additional voluntary coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.
AGI is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination regardless of their physical/mental disability or veteran status.
$110k-200k yearly 60d+ ago
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Chinese Linguist
Leidos Holdings Inc. 4.7
Interpreter and translator job in Vienna, VA
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ooking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Are you an experienced and highly qualified Senior Chinese Translator/Linguist looking for your next challenge? Leidos has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented linguist who can tackle a full range of activities and thrive in situations requiring a professional level of expertise. Our ideal candidate is an expert at identifying and accurately summarizing factual points and abstract concepts, and can triage documentation to isolate the most pertinent and nuanced information. You must possess excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, and have the ability to conduct basic research on the Web. Additionally, possessing excellent English-language verbal communication skills to deliver informative briefings. Join our dynamic team and put your skills to the test! Your greatest work is ahead! The Mission The Leidos National Security Sector uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support our customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer. To explore and learn more, click here! Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today! Your Main Objective As the Linguist, you will be tasked with a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring general professional capabilities. Task-specific responsibilities are outlined below… Translation: * Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances. * Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field. Interpretation: * Able to interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation may be requested on rare occasions. * Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects. Transcription: * Review audio or internet materials and transcribes with a high degree of accuracy and expression. * Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports. * Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects. What Sets You Apart: * No clearance is required to apply for the job. * After passing the required tests, we will sponsor security clearance and upgrade existing clearances to meet the program requirements. * TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance. * BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * 3+ years of professional and recent translation AND interpretation experience; Experience translating high complex and technical info; Translation/interpretation degree is highly desired * All candidates must take and pass a language test administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor. You Might Also Have: * Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, and law enforcement experience. * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English. * Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired. At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you, apply today! * Program Name Program Name STOUT Attachments Business Process History If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: November 6, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
$92.3k-166.9k yearly 60d+ ago
CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist
Sphinx LLC 3.9
Interpreter and translator job in Washington, DC
Job Description
CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist
Full Time
Washington, D.C., US CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist Clearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000
Experience: ILR 3 (Professional Working Proficiency) in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English. Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs. Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates.
Description: Category III (CAT III) Portuguese/Brazilian Linguist provide high‑accuracy translation, interpretation, transcription, analysis, and cultural advisement in support of national security missions.
Responsibilities
- Consecutive interpretation and translation between Portuguese (Brazilian) and English during ongoing conversations, briefings, and intelligence collection activities.
- Real‑time and non‑real‑time transcription and translation with emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and context.
- Produce idiomatic translations of non‑technical materials using correct syntax and expression; accurately interpret/translate colloquial and slang usage.
- Provide cultural and ethnic context for translations and interpretations; advise users on cultural/ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents.
- Conduct document exploitation (DOMEX): scan, research, and analyze foreign language materials to identify and report intelligence information.
- Supplement interpretations/translations with profession‑specific terminology (e.g., medical, scientific, engineering, legal) when pertinent.
- Support mission requirements across oral reports, public addresses (non‑technical), and some oral technical reports; maintain accuracy under time constraints.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, comply with all security policies, and contribute to team workflows in dynamic operational environments.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship (required).
- Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not already held)
- Must be a self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight
- Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight, maturity and self-motivation required.
- ILR Level 3 proficiency in both Portuguese (Brazilian)and English.
- Understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect with a broad vocabulary, rarely requiring paraphrasing or explanation.
- Follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers.
- Reasonably make and answer telephone calls in Portuguese.
- Understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non‑technical subjects.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs.
- Proficiency with translation tools and linguistic analysis software; experience with secure systems and workflows.
- Knowledge of domain‑specific terminology (e.g., medicine, scientific, engineering, legal) and the ability to apply it correctly in interpretation/translation.
- Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional developmentassistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
$110k-120k yearly 16d ago
Linguist
Stardust General Consulting Services
Interpreter and translator job in Washington, DC
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
Unleash your potential at Stardust GCS, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented multi -cultural multi -lingual professionals who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Are you experienced and highly qualified
in any of these languages: Arabic (all dialect), Chinese, Hungarian, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Bosnian, Armenian, Kurdish, Turkish, or Farsi looking for your next challenge? Stardust GCS has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking talented linguists who can tackle a full range of activities and thrive in situations requiring a professional level of expertise. Our ideal candidate is an expert at identifying and accurately summarizing factual points and abstract concepts and can triage documentation to isolate the most pertinent and nuanced information. You must possess excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, and have the ability to conduct basic research on the Web. Additionally, possessing excellent English -language verbal communication skills to deliver informative briefings. Join our dynamic team and put your skills to the test!
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Mission
Stardust GCS uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support our customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever -evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer. To explore and learn more, click here!
Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
Requirements
Your Main Objective
As the Linguist, you will be tasked with a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring general professional capabilities. Task -specific responsibilities are outlined below…
Translation:
Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard -copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in a text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to the subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow the translator to operate successively in that field.
Interpretation:
Able to interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation may be requested on rare occasions.
Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
Transcription:
Review audio or internet material and transcribe with a high degree of accuracy and expression.
Must possess excellent English -language written communication skills for preparing reports.
Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
What Sets You Apart:
TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Attending and passing all sponsor -related training is a requirement of employment.
Successfully complete sponsor -required training, travel, and medical requirements if applicable.
All candidates must take and pass a language test administered by Stardust GCS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.
You Might Also Have:
Experience deployed as a linguist advocating contingency operations.
Knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, and law enforcement experience.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English.
Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.
BenefitsFull benefits package.
$58k-103k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Linguist (Albanian, Bengali, Finnish, Greek, Hindi, Turkish, and more.)
Core One
Interpreter and translator job in McLean, VA
Core One is currently seeking a Linguist that has experience in one of the following languages: (Albanian, Amharic, Armenian (Eastern and Western), Azerbaijani, Baluchi, Bengali, Bosnian (Croatian, Serbian), Bulgarian (Macedonian), Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cebuano, Chechen, Croatian (Bosnian, Serbian), Czech (Slovak), Dari, Estonian, Ewe, Finnish, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo (Ibo), Indonesian, Javanese, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Kissi, Kurdish, Lao, Lithuanian, Macedonian (Bulgarian), Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Panjabi (Punjabi), Pashto, Polish, Serbian (Bosnian, Croatian), Sindhi, Slovak (Czech), Slovenian, Somali, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Tausug, Telugu, Thai, Tibetian, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Uygur, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu) to support our Intelligence Community customer.
**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE**
Responsibilities:
Depending upon Linguist level, and language test scores, you will be responsible for performing different ranges of activities in processing material for translation and interpretation.
Depending upon Linguist level, you may be asked to provide interim or short term support to the Sponsor.
Using translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that often contain difficult and abstract writing.
Requirements:
Journeyman Linguist:
Performs a limited range of activities in processing material (level 2-2+ for translation, interpretation, speaking/listening, on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale).
Journeyman shall not complete finished translations or transcriptions. Journeyman may provide interim, or short term, support to the sponsor.
Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Primary Linguist:
Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability (level 3-3+ for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
Must be able to translate texts that contain not only facts but also abstract language, and must evidence a fundamental ability to capture their intended implications and many nuances.
Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Senior Linguist:
Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring an advanced professional capability (level 4-4+ for translation or interpretation on ILR scale).
Must be able to successfully apply a translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing.
Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Expert Linguist:
Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a superior professional capability (level 5 for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
Must be able to successfully translate virtually all texts, including those where lack of linguistic and cultural parallelism between the source language and the target language requires precise congruity judgments and the ability to apply a translation methodology.
Active TS/CI with Poly clearance.
About Core One
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community. Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.
Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
$46k-82k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Linguist
TLA-LLC
Interpreter and translator job in McLean, VA
We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-focused Linguist to support language analysis, translation, and cultural expertise for the U.S. Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate is fluent in one or more critical foreign languages, demonstrates exceptional accuracy, and can work effectively within secure environments. This role directly supports national security missions by providing linguistic, cultural, and analytical insights to government and intelligence professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Language Translation & Interpretation
Perform high-quality translation of written, audio, and digital materials from the target language into English and vice versa.
Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during meetings, briefings, or mission events as required.
Ensure translations maintain meaning, context, cultural nuance, and technical accuracy.
Language & Cultural Analysis
Analyze foreign-language content to identify key information, thematic relevance, and contextual insights.
Offer cultural expertise to support analytic assessments, operations, and briefings.
Assist government personnel in understanding regional dialects, idiomatic expressions, and socio-cultural references.
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare written summaries, transcripts, and analytical notes derived from foreign-language materials.
Maintain accurate and organized linguistic files in accordance with IC documentation standards.
Support the preparation of briefings, reports, and presentations related to language findings.
Collaboration & Mission Support
Work closely with analysts, collectors, and operational personnel to meet mission priorities.
Respond to taskings and linguistic requirements promptly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Participate in training, proficiency testing, and continuing education to maintain and enhance language skills.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
Native or near-native proficiency in at least one critical foreign language (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Dari, Somali, etc.).
Strong English writing and speaking skills, with demonstrated ability to produce accurate translations.
Experience in translation, interpretation, or linguistic analysis-preferably in a government, military, or intelligence setting.
Excellent attention to detail, linguistic accuracy, and cultural understanding.
Ability to work on-site in a secure facility and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting the Intelligence Community, DoD, or federal agencies.
Familiarity with IC language processing tools, analytic systems, or reporting formats.
Advanced degrees or coursework in linguistics, international studies, regional studies, or related fields.
Additional language proficiencies or multi-dialect expertise.
ACTFL proficiency certification or equivalent.
Benefits
Work Environment
Position is on-site in a SCIF; no remote work is permitted due to mission requirements.
Work may involve shift schedules or surge hours depending on mission needs.
Requires strict adherence to IC security, handling protocols, and confidentiality standards.
Why Join Us
As a Linguist within the Intelligence Community, you will play a critical role in supporting national security priorities and enabling informed decision-making. You will work alongside dedicated professionals, apply your linguistic expertise to real-world missions, and contribute to work of national importance.
$46k-82k yearly est. Auto-Apply 41d ago
Chinese Linguist
Verite Group, Inc. 4.1
Interpreter and translator job in Sterling, VA
What Impact You'll Have Chinese Linguist providing linguistic and cultural context analysis. Offering expertise for research and report generation per customer identified subject matter and customer directed objectives. GRVTY is seeking a Chinese Linguist possessing language skill with in-depth knowledge of the relevant geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural landscape of the subject geographical language area. A successful candidate must be able to or have working experience in processing and analyzing large amounts of raw information in subject language.
What You'll Be Owning:
* Chinese Linguist position provides considerable responsibility and autonomy. The Chinese Linguist will work with multiple/various teams and projects to provide linguistic and cultural support as needed.
* All work will be performed in corporate office spaces, with occasional travel to offices within the Washington Metropolitan Area as needed to participate in meetings and/or exchanges.
* Conduct research in Chinese language on wide ranging topics and large aperture geographic region consulting open-source materials, including primary and secondary sources, and social media derived data.
* Leverage language capability to process then convey meaning and significance with high accuracy from large amounts of unorganized data
* Process and translate information and material in support of ongoing mission focus
* Provide ad hoc subject language assistance to the customer as needed
* Convey commentary reflecting specific culture and "real-world" cultural dynamics while conveying and recording the meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text
* Provide awareness of and draw customer attention to data derived from customer resources related to the subject area
* Identify, capture, incorporate, and combine information from multiple database and repository holdings and assessments, into finished products providing value in source and subject language, to produce polished, well-organized analytic products
* Be willing and capable of learning new tools (COTS / GOTS) · Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
* Provide and demonstrate the ability to identify and derive requirements, develop clear goals for all areas of a project and develop steps to oversee their timely execution.
* Provide proactive response to language and cultural based challenges or constraints within a project and seek to manage them accordingly.
What You Must Have:
* Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) score of 3
* Strong critical thinking and analytic skills
* Capable of translating in real time
* Security Clearance: TS/SCI
What Would Be Nice to Have:
* DLPT score of 3+
* Experienced in writing reports
* Experienced in Chinese deep-dive research
* Trained and proficient in data collection, analysis and integration
$62k-104k yearly est. 6d ago
Chinese Analytical Linguists (Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Fuzhounese, Hokkien, Taishanese)
JTG 4.3
Interpreter and translator job in Vienna, VA
Analytical Linguists (Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Fuzhounese, Fujian, Taishanese) JTG is currently seeking Chinese Analytical Linguists to support a federal law enforcement customer. The Analytical Linguists monitor, translate, transcribe, and interpret communications in English and Chinese language variants including:
Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Fuzhounese, Fujian, Taishanese .
Locations: In-person onsite work in normal office working conditions in offices nationwide: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, El Paso, Houston, Los Angeles, Louisville, Miami, New Orleans, Newark, New York, Omaha, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, San Juan, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington
Status: Independent Contractor
Timeline:
* 30 days at a time, with potential extensions of 60 to 90 days or more.
* Requires periods of non-traditional hours including consecutive nights or weekends when necessary.
Responsibilities:
* Monitoring: Listening to or reading foreign language communications, lawfully intercepted, and performing immediate verbal summaries, then subsequent written or typed summaries, into English.
* Transcribing: Rendering the spoken word of a language into the written form of the same language, then saving the result on a computer storage device and/or in printed format.
* Translating: Rendering the spoken or written word of one language into the written form of another language, then saving the results on a computer storage device or other storage media and/or in printed format. The translation will be predominantly spoken or written Spanish to spoken or written English. The register, style, and tone of the source language should be conserved.
* Interpreting: Translating orally either consecutively or simultaneously from one language to another.
* Validating: Reviewing another individual's translation or transcription or providing quality control of a specified work to attest to the accuracy of the final work.
* Summarizing: Providing a typed, concise, and accurate synopsis of oral or written communications intercept that contains the identity of the speakers or correspondents, and all locations and events mentioned that pertain to the subject of the communication.
Definitions:
Deconfliction Analysis: Checking for target numbers and/or devices or other contacted telephone numbers and/or devices in an investigative case on the system that's having contact with target numbers and/or devices or other contacted telephone numbers and/or devices in a separate investigative case on the system.
Voice Library: A library consisting of voice exemplar references where persons have identified themselves or been identified during a phone conversation. The exemplar is used for future voice comparisons.
Source Data: The class of data requiring linguist services. Classes of data are verbal or written. Verbal Source Data typically is derived from audio or video recordings. Written Source Data is typically derived from official documents, transcripts, emails, maps, etc.
Minimization: Legal instruction given by the court or prosecutor to the Analytic Linguist which identifies the types of "privileged" communications that the Analytic Linguists may not listen to and/or capture electronically
Understands and complies with Court regulations concerning minimization procedures and may attend training on this subject.
Basic Qualifications:
* Government Security Clearance.
* Minimum of three years of translation experience; a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution in lieu of experience may be accepted.
* Ability to pass credit and criminal background investigation.
* Willingness to undergo random polygraph testing.
* Computer literacy and ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.
* Excellent command of English and the ability to produce clear and concise oral and written work.
* Ability to pass a language evaluation in both the source language and English at level 3 or higher on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
* Understanding of slang and colloquial expressions in the source language, and ability to translate them into English.
* Proficiency with a variety of storage media including audio cassettes, video cassettes, digital media).
Additional considerations: May require ability to lift/and or move objects or packages of up to 25 lbs.
This position reports to the Program Manager.
Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics.
$60k-94k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Linguist (Albanian, Bengali, Finnish, Greek, Hindi, Turkish, and more.)
Calhoun International 4.7
Interpreter and translator job in McLean, VA
Core One is currently seeking a Linguist that has experience in one of the following languages: (Albanian, Amharic, Armenian (Eastern and Western), Azerbaijani, Baluchi, Bengali, Bosnian (Croatian, Serbian), Bulgarian (Macedonian), Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cebuano, Chechen, Croatian (Bosnian, Serbian), Czech (Slovak), Dari, Estonian, Ewe, Finnish, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo (Ibo), Indonesian, Javanese, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Kissi, Kurdish, Lao, Lithuanian, Macedonian (Bulgarian), Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Panjabi (Punjabi), Pashto, Polish, Serbian (Bosnian, Croatian), Sindhi, Slovak (Czech), Slovenian, Somali, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Tausug, Telugu, Thai, Tibetian, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Uygur, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu) to support our Intelligence Community customer.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE
Responsibilities:
* Depending upon Linguist level, and language test scores, you will be responsible for performing different ranges of activities in processing material for translation and interpretation.
* Depending upon Linguist level, you may be asked to provide interim or short term support to the Sponsor.
* Using translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that often contain difficult and abstract writing.
Requirements:
Journeyman Linguist:
* Performs a limited range of activities in processing material (level 2-2+ for translation, interpretation, speaking/listening, on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale).
* Journeyman shall not complete finished translations or transcriptions. Journeyman may provide interim, or short term, support to the sponsor.
* Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Primary Linguist:
* Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability (level 3-3+ for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
* Must be able to translate texts that contain not only facts but also abstract language, and must evidence a fundamental ability to capture their intended implications and many nuances.
* Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Senior Linguist:
* Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring an advanced professional capability (level 4-4+ for translation or interpretation on ILR scale).
* Must be able to successfully apply a translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing.
* Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Expert Linguist:
* Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a superior professional capability (level 5 for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
* Must be able to successfully translate virtually all texts, including those where lack of linguistic and cultural parallelism between the source language and the target language requires precise congruity judgments and the ability to apply a translation methodology.
* Active TS/CI with Poly clearance.
About Core One
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community. Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.
Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
$39k-61k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Chinese and Cantonese Linguists
SOSi
Interpreter and translator job in Reston, VA
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.
Job Description
Overview
**This position is contingent upon award of contract**
SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking Chinese and Cantonese Linguists to support a US Government Client. Linguists will serve as subject matter experts and leverage Chinese and Cantonese and their cultural expertise to translate materials and documents into English language products.
Essential Job Duties
Gist, summarize, and translate Chinese and Cantonese printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English.
Leverage knowledge of culture, media, and language to answer Client questions.
Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products.
Efficiently leverage Client-specific tools and workflows.
Ability to meet deadlines, including same day.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma and three years of relevant experience.
Proficiency at least 4/4+ (ILR) level in Chinese and Cantonese. Proficiency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process.
Expertise related to country and surrounding regions where Chinese and Cantonese is spoken natively.
Experience with open source research and support, product creation and dissemination, collection management and workflow support.
Experience in open source social media collection, analysis, and exploitation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to engage collaboratively and effectively in a virtual environment within a diverse team.
Strong time and task management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC).
Additional Information
Work Environment
Remote.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
$46k-81k yearly est. 23d ago
Russian/Ukrainian Linguist (2026-0003)
Acclaim Technical Services
Interpreter and translator job in Reston, VA
Job Description
Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.
We are actively hiring a Russian/Ukrainian Linguist to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with translation, transcription, and interpretation services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Linguists will provide translations and summaries on various topics.
Linguist must be comfortable with oral interpretation on various topics.
Linguist must be comfortable doing long technical translations.
Linguist must be willing to work anywhere in the WMA.
Linguists must be willing to travel several times per year with trips lasting one month or longer.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree desired. PhD degree desired.
Three years minimum of work as a professional translator or interpreter within the last 5 years or recently completed M.A. degree in Translation or InterpretationTranslation into English and source language(s)
Editing of written products
Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise.
Translation Related Services
Interpretation between English and source language(s)
Must pass customer testing ILR Level 4-5 in Russian and ILR Level 3+ or higher in Ukrainian.
DESIRED ADDITIONAL TRAINING OR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Desired additional skills: Consecutive note taking, conference interpreting, editing, translation quality control (QC).
Human language Technology (HLT) CAT tools (e.g. Lilt, MS Suite etc.)
Desired professional Association Memberships Professional associations, such as ATA, AIIC, TAALS, NAJIT, IAPTI, NCHIHC, etc.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Subject Matter Expertise in areas of Counterterrorism, Cyber and Science and Technology
Triage
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.
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$46k-81k yearly est. 9d ago
Mandarin Linguist (TS/SCI with Polygraph REQUIRED)
GDIT
Interpreter and translator job in Chantilly, VA
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Chinese Linguisitics, English to Chinese Translations, Mandarin Chinese Language, Mandarin Translation
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
We are seeking an expert-level Mandarin linguist to support our operations in a key area of interest. As a critical member of our team, you will leverage your exceptional language skills and cultural expertise to translate complex documents, facilitate communication during high-stakes meetings, and provide nuanced analysis to inform strategic decision-making. In this exciting opportunity, you will contribute your linguistic expertise to drive our mission forward, working collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Translate operational documents with high accuracy
Provide in-person, real time translations to facilitate communication
Ensure language barriers do not hinder effective communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, management and outside stakeholders
Provide cultural insights and context to teams to help navigate cultural and linguistic nuances
Requirements:
Demonstrated fluency in Mandarin language skills including speaking, reading and writing
Professional translation experience and the ability to live-translate with native fluency
Experience translating documents with technical themes
Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to deliver highly accurate translations and interpretations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Short term travel may be required as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working on the China topic
Experience with technical topics
Education Requirement:
BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
Experience Requirement:
11+ years of experience
A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
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.
The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
$46k-81k yearly est. Auto-Apply 12d ago
Toponymist & Geospatial Linguist (Mid-Level) - All Languages - TS/SCI
Wiser Company 4.1
Interpreter and translator job in Springfield, VA
Toponymist & Geospatial Linguist - All Languages - Mid-Level Professional Experience: Level 3, Middle (5-10 years) Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public, private, and government sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.
Role Description
We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Toponymist & Geospatial Linguist - All Languages - Mid-Level. The Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process. In addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate's work is essential to the missions of these users.
Minimum Qualifications
* U.S. Citizen
* Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to complete a CI poly upon request.
* Language Capabilities: Seeking ILR level 2 reading proficiency (or higher) for Korean, Romanian, Polish, Norwegian, Swedish, German, Arabic, Farsi, and Chinese languages. Formal test required.
* Advanced experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
Preferred Qualifications
* Understanding of and application of the Geographic Names Database collection methodologies.
* Preferred candidates should have completed relevant Formal/Advanced Military Training (Tech School, Advanced Individual Training, A School, or other MOS/AFSC/Rate granting equivalent) or have a current GEOINT Professional Certification-Foundations (GPC-F).
* Proficiency in advanced Python Scripting.
* Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst's AOR at the SME level.
* Demonstrated experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.
Work Environment
Work is within a team environment and will be conducted on site in Springfield, VA.
* Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.
Wiser Imagery Services employs personnel within the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
To comply with Federal law, Wiser Imagery Services participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process upon hire.
Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace.
We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.
$61k-104k yearly est. 27d ago
Chinese Linguist
Grvty
Interpreter and translator job in Sterling, VA
Job Description
What Impact You'll Have:
Chinese Linguist providing linguistic and cultural context analysis. Offering expertise for research and report generation per customer identified subject matter and customer directed objectives. GRVTY is seeking a Chinese Linguist possessing language skill with in-depth knowledge of the relevant geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural landscape of the subject geographical language area. A successful candidate must be able to or have working experience in processing and analyzing large amounts of raw information in subject language.
What You'll Be Owning:
Chinese Linguist position provides considerable responsibility and autonomy. The Chinese Linguist will work with multiple/various teams and projects to provide linguistic and cultural support as needed.
All work will be performed in corporate office spaces, with occasional travel to offices within the Washington Metropolitan Area as needed to participate in meetings and/or exchanges.
Conduct research in Chinese language on wide ranging topics and large aperture geographic region consulting open-source materials, including primary and secondary sources, and social media derived data.
Leverage language capability to process then convey meaning and significance with high accuracy from large amounts of unorganized data
Process and translate information and material in support of ongoing mission focus
Provide ad hoc subject language assistance to the customer as needed
Convey commentary reflecting specific culture and "real-world" cultural dynamics while conveying and recording the meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text
Provide awareness of and draw customer attention to data derived from customer resources related to the subject area
Identify, capture, incorporate, and combine information from multiple database and repository holdings and assessments, into finished products providing value in source and subject language, to produce polished, well-organized analytic products
Be willing and capable of learning new tools (COTS / GOTS) · Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
Provide and demonstrate the ability to identify and derive requirements, develop clear goals for all areas of a project and develop steps to oversee their timely execution.
Provide proactive response to language and cultural based challenges or constraints within a project and seek to manage them accordingly.
What You Must Have:
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) score of 3
Strong critical thinking and analytic skills
Capable of translating in real time
What Would Be Nice to Have:
DLPT score of 3+
Experienced in writing reports
Experienced in Chinese deep-dive research
Trained and proficient in data collection, analysis and integration
Why Choose GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ******************** or call ************ with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)
Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
$46k-81k yearly est. 4d ago
Italian Linguist
KACE
Interpreter and translator job in Ashburn, VA
Title: Italian Linguist Security Clearance: Public Trust Schedule: This is an as Needed Part-Time Essential Services Position which will require you to work day and/or night shifts to include weekends and holidays. This position is subject to the Service Contract Act and is classified as non-exempt, which means you will be eligible for overtime.
Hourly: $33
About KACE:
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation's safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it's The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!
Job Summary:
Our Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Italian to English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding of colloquialisms and slang terms; extracting pertinent information and communicating that information to law enforcement agent(s). The linguist will be responsible for transcribing source documents and recordings from storage media, including but not limited to audiocassettes, videocassettes, or digital media.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Listens to oral and written intercepts or pre-recorded communications in Italian and provides verbal and written synopsis and transcriptions as it may be applicable per project.
Responsible for relating all pertinent information to the Client when supporting a live project.
Contributes to a master-list of slang words and codes (used by a particular group/organization) for the duration of the project/case.
Maintains a voice library for the duration of the project.
Transcribes and translates pertinent calls and documents as assigned by their supervisor.
Produce court ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents, following the required format.
Responsible for using the various reference tools created during the project.
Ability to transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day.
Operates specialized software equipment provided by the government to include JSI voice box, Pen-link, Comverse, and other communication collection equipment used at their assigned site.
Maintain daily log of productivity.
Performs related duties as assigned, within the scope of practice.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years' experience in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years' experience in a professional setting OR a High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language
Select applicants will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements to access classified information.
Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
Knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions.
Knowledgeable in SMS language, social media, and Webchat.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Must be able to meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third-party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English
Must possess excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
Requires the ability to prioritize, have effective time management skills, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment.
Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
Must type 45 words per minute.
Clearance:
Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.
Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: :
Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance
Favorable credit check for all cleared positions
Successfully passing a background investigation, medical and drug screen.
US Citizen
Permanent Resident who have lived in the US for the past 3 of 5 years
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time while monitoring live or taped calls. Ability to leave desk may be restricted when handling live monitoring and translating of calls.
This reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.
For more information about the company please visit our website at ******************* KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to **************************.
$33 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Mandarin Cyber Linguist (TS/SCI with Poly Required)
GCI Careers 4.7
Interpreter and translator job in Chantilly, VA
GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Mandarin Linguist, a typical day will include the following duties:
GCI is seeking an expert-level Mandarin linguist to support our operations in a key area of interest. As a critical member of our team, you will leverage your exceptional language skills and cultural expertise to translate complex documents, facilitate communication during high-stakes meetings, and provide nuanced analysis to inform strategic decision-making. In this exciting opportunity, you will contribute your linguistic expertise to drive our mission forward, working collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Translate operational documents with high accuracy
Provide in-person, real time translations to facilitate communication
Ensure language barriers do not hinder effective communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, management and outside stakeholders
Provide cultural insights and context to teams to help navigate cultural and linguistic nuances
Requirements:
Demonstrated fluency in Mandarin language skills including speaking, reading and writing
Testing 3+ in proficiency
Professional translation experience and the ability to live-translate with native fluency
Experience translating documents with technical themes
Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to deliver highly accurate translations and interpretations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working on the China topic
Experience with technical topics
Work Environment:
Chantilly, VA
Short term travel may be required as needed.
Education Requirement:
BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
Experience Requirement:
11+ years of experience
*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Masego is an award-winning small business that specializes in GEOINT services. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we recognize and award your hard work.
Description
We are looking for Journeyman-level TS/SCI-cleared Geospatial Linguist to join our team. This Korean, Spanish, or French Geospatial Linguist shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process. In addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate's work is essential to the missions of these users.
Primary Responsibilities:
Selected candidate will scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources
Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB Selected candidate will interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a BA degree and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language and have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
Qualified candidates should also have experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and, expertise in research and information gathering
Preferred Qualifications:
Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired
Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines
Candidate should work well as part of a team effort
Security Clearance Requirement:
ACTIVE TS/SCI, with a willingness to take a polygraph test.
Salary Range: $60,000+ based on ability to meet or exceed stated requirements
About Masego
Masego Inc. provides expert Geospatial Intelligence Solutions in addition to Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) and GEOINT instructional services. Masego provides expert-level Geospatial Collection Management, Full Motion Video; Human Geography; Information Technology and Cyber; Technical Writing; and ABI, Agile, and other professional training.
Masego is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. With high-level expertise and decades of experience, coupled with proven project management systems and top-notch client support, Masego enhances the performance capabilities of the Department of Defense and the intelligence community.
Pay and Benefits
We seek to provide and take care of our team members. We currently offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Generous PTO, and more!
Diversity
Masego, Inc. is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Virginia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its programs and activities. Masego, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.
$60k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Medical Interpreter
Comprehensive Language Access Solutions
Interpreter and translator job in Falls Church, VA
Comprehensive Language Access Solutions, LLC (CLAS) is a small, minority owned business located in Northern Virginia. CLAS provides in-person spoken language interpretation services in healthcare settings across the Northern Virginia area including: Virginia, DC and Maryland. We have identified an urgent need in our area for additional Medical Interpreters.
CLAS is hiring trained or willing to be trained multilingual medical interpreters to deliver in-person interpretation services to our clients. As a medical interpreter, you will facilitate accurate doctor-patient communication at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare-related facilities. Examples of appointment types include: cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, physical therapy, diagnostics and examinations.
We are looking for professional, motivated interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors to assist in executing our mission to deliver superior quality language access services dedicated to servicing those of Limited English Proficiency in our community and our healthcare providers.
This is an Independent Contractor position thereby offering time and place flexibility. You set your own schedule based upon your availability and the geographic location of each assignment.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide accurate language interpreting services in both English and target language
Relay the style and tone of the original language
Facilitate doctor-patient communication
Demonstrate empathetic and respectful behavior
Be punctual
Have attention to detail
Follow professional Code of Ethics
Come be part of a unique, compassionate team dedicated to serving our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Requirements
Fluency in English and Target Language is required, including familiarity with medical terminology
Completed or plan to complete: Minimum of 40-hour medical interpreting training with language proficiency assessment is required
U.S. work authorization required
Be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19
Must have reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations and appointments
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
Training sponsorship opportunities: on a case-by-case basis will consider sponsoring individuals desiring to get professionally trained
$45k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Spanish Interpreters - Alexandria
Homeland Language Services
Interpreter and translator job in Alexandria, VA
We are hiring SPANISH - ENGLISH INTERPRETERS!
We are looking for experienced interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community.
Do you have one year of experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? While making extra cash in your spare time? If so, we want to hear from you!
Job Overview:
The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients' access to the full range of health care services providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to providing exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and a teamwork spirit is required for this position.
After you familiarize yourself with the following description of the position, you can click "Apply now" and send us your resume and certificate in PDF or Word files.
Job type: ONSITE
Location: Alexandria, VA, USA
Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the needs of the clients.
Rate: it depends on Certification and Experience:
Your background and experience:
Work Experience: 1 + years of medical interpreting experience or a successful internship program required. Experience working in medical or human services setting preferred.
Certifications are not compulsory, but desirable. At least a high school diploma or equivalent. For Certified Interpreters: CMI, CHI, CCHI, Interpreting diploma from an interpreting school, NBCMI, 40-hour medical interpreting course.
Fluency in spoken and written English and the language of interpreting, with a preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpreting. Professional-level medical interpreting and short non-publication translation skills are required.
What we offer you:
Contract type of employment.
Flexible schedule: Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available, you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!
If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!
About us:
Established 7 years ago, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.
We invite you to follow the link to Homeland Language Services website to discover more about our company.
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$44k-74k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Medical Interpreter
Wearecasa
Interpreter and translator job in Hyattsville, MD
CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:
CASA's mission to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant Communities. Our vision is rooted in the collective power of our community, our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors.
DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:
The Health and Human Services Department responds to the needs of low-income Latinos and other immigrants and their families, utilizing service provision models that promote building the power of the immigrant community. This includes community education to prevent problems and build on community interest and assets, and working to impact trends that negatively affect low-income Latinos and other immigrants. The Health and Human Services Department includes the Health Promotion and Community Access, Legal, and Immigrant Integration programs.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Join Our Team as a Freelance Interpreter! If you are bilingual Spanish or French and are passionate about breaking down language barriers in healthcare, we would love to have you join our team!
We are currently seeking on-site medical interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services for our clients in Maryland. We offer flexible scheduling which will allow you to enjoy the freedom to choose your own hours and workload.
Please Note: This is a freelance opportunity, not a full-time or part-time position. Your workload will vary based on client needs, allowing you the flexibility to decide when and how much you work.
We also offer a competitive pay rate (this will be discussed more in depth during the interview process). Don't wait-apply today and be part of a team determined to bridge the communication gap between healthcare professionals and patients!
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Have successfully completed the following:
40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course
Oral Language Proficiency Test in English and the target language(s)
Must have at least 2 years documented field experience providing interpreting services.
Must possess valid U.S. work authorization
Must reside within the Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, or Maryland area
Must be willing to travel to our clients' locations
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent
Able to independently travel by car or public transport.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a contractor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the contractor is regularly asked to sit, stand, pick up objects, carry printed materials and speak for extended periods of time. When it comes to physical strength, the contractor will be asked to perform medium work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a contractor encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the contractor is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
How much does an interpreter and translator earn in Maryland City, MD?
The average interpreter and translator in Maryland City, MD earns between $31,000 and $93,000 annually. This compares to the national average interpreter and translator range of $27,000 to $70,000.
Average interpreter and translator salary in Maryland City, MD
$54,000
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