Foreign Language Interpreter/translation: Chinese

CACI International Inc
  • Fairfax, VA
  • $86,600–$181,800 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Foreign Language Interpreter/Translation: Chinese

Job Category: Language Services

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

Overview

CACI is seeking highly skilled Chinese polyglots with an active TS/SCI clearance and adjudicated polygraph to join our mission-focused team in Fairfax, VA. As a linguist professional, you will use your language expertise to support critical government operations, working on projects that have a direct national security impact.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph
  • Ability to pass an advanced English proficiency test
  • Ability to achieve ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test (Chinese)
  • Minimum of 3 years professional experience in translation, transcription, and/or interpretation
  • In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural context of Chinese Mandarin speaking regions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based research tools

Language Requirement

Chinese (native or near-native proficiency)

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate and/or transcribe intermediate to advanced-level materials (technical manuals, foreign periodicals, audio files) into accurate, grammatically correct American English
  • Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for a variety of mission-related situations
  • Analyze and report on translated material to support operational objectives
  • Conduct quality control reviews of work performed by junior linguists
  • Maintain and update databases of translated materials
  • Review intercepted data to determine operational relevance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Previous military experience
  • Familiarity with one or more Korean regional dialects
  • Strong skills in both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation

About the Position

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect

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.

  • A culture of integrity
  • An environment of trust
  • A focus on continuous growth

Benefits and Compensation

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.

  • Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits
  • Proposed salary range: $86,600 - $181,800

Equal Opportunity Employer

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFairfax, VA
Salary$86,600–$181,800 Per Year

Skills

  • Adjudicationunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Database Administrationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Internet Researchunmatched
  • Language Interpreterunmatched
  • Linguisticsunmatched
  • Mandarin Chinese Languageunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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