Russian Linguist
$75,200–$158,100 year
On-siteFairfax, Virginia, United States or Warrenton, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translate or transcribe technical manuals, foreign language periodicals, and audio files into grammatical American English. Analyze and report on translated foreign language source material while performing quality control for junior linguists. Prepare and update databases of translated materials, then scan intercepted data to determine pertinence to mission requirements. This role supports government operations in Fairfax, VA, with up to 25% travel outside the Continental US. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and demonstrate ILR Level 3 or higher skills.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizen
- Active TS/SCI Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
- Ability to pass an advanced English test
- Ability to score ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test
- Minimum five (5) years' professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation
- Demonstrate strong language interpretation skills, with the ability to accurately render spoken and written communications in a clear, concise, and contextually appropriate manner
- In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas
- Master use of MS Office and internet research
- Willingness to TDY to any location
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Previous military experience
- Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects
- Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation abilities
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