Command Linguist

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
Serve as the Command Linguist and Interpreter for the US Southern Command Headquarters Team and command suite. Provides interpretation and translation services for Senior Leaders and Foreign Liaison Officers during engagements with high-level partners in Spanish and Brazilian-Portuguese. Travel is extensive in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:
 

Provides interpretation services for the Combatant Commander, Military Deputy Commander, Civilian Deputy Commander, the Senior Enlisted Advisor, Foreign Liaison Officers, and others, in Spanish and/or Portuguese (Brazilian) to English.

Accompany USSOUTHCOM leaders on OCONUS travel supporting the principal with interpretation services during engagements with foreign senior leaders.  Likewise, support engagements when hosting foreign dignitaries at USSOUTHCOM Headquarters and during virtual engagements.

Be on-call for critical conversations with foreign leaders. Ensure that the USSOUTHCOM leader fully understands the literal and nuanced meanings of the foreign leader’s statements or interrogatives.

Accompany USSOUTHCOM Senior Leaders at social events (formal and informal) where there will be engagements with foreign leaders. Perform simultaneous and consecutive interpretation during these events and at ceremonies.

Maintain sophisticated vocabularies related to a wide array of topics such as foreign affairs; military operations/strategies; security assistance and cooperation; logistics; science, technology, and innovation; information technology; and other germane topics.
 

Translate documents for the Command Group and the Foreign Liaison Officer Branch, as required.

Work together as a member of a team of interpreter/translators in the HQ.
 

Assist the Command suite to fulfill its administrative tasks such as TMTs, individual training, filing, preparing correspondence, etc.

Support the Foreign Liaison Officer Branch by facilitating the integration of the Foreign Liaison Officers into the staff functions of the Command.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Previous experience being an interpreter for a mid- or senior-level principal or group.
• Current Secret security clearance but be eligible for a Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information clearance.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with or on the OSD or Joint Staff, a Service Staff, CCMD or Operational Staff, a Defense Agency Staff, or an NGO/IGO Staff.
• Experience working with the military and familiarity with the military lexicon.
• The ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English as well as either Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese.
• At least an Associate’s degree in a related discipline such as, but not limited to, linguistics, Spanish, Portuguese, history, or area studies.
• A current Tourist Passport with an expiration date more than 6 months away.

Desired:

• Haitian Creole language skills

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: