Chinese Mandarin Cultural & Language Advisor – Linguistics Analyst 3

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Cultural & Language Advisor specializing in Chinese Mandarin supporting security cooperation efforts. Providing expert translation, cultural analysis, and insight on complex issues related to China.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide language-enabled research, analytic services, and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to China
  • Be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription and interpretation tasks in support of the customer
  • Prepare assessments of current events based on sophisticated collection, research and analysis of open-source information, as well as develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations
  • Scan, sort/categorize foreign language written and verbal materials to recover essential elements of information
  • Complete lists, translations, and transcriptions, of complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken materials from Chinese Mandarin to English, and English to Chinese Mandarin
  • Perform quality control on language processing activities
  • Independently monitor and research various media to identify relevant Chinese language web content
  • Perform translations of various types of documents
  • Transcribe information into summaries
  • Additional duties as assigned or required

Requirements:

  • Level 3: 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
  • Level 4: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
  • Level 5: 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
  • native or near-native competency in Chinese Mandarin
  • Experience translating and summarizing general and technical material
  • Proven ability to review, edit, and prepare executive-level briefing materials to ensure accuracy and quality
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated expertise in Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent ability to work autonomously or in team-based environments, adapting approach to meet project needs.
  • Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Bonus points for…
  • Experience supporting USINDOPACOM and/or Intelligence Community (IC)
  • Advanced Chinese Mandarin language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and writing
  • Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense security cooperation policies and procedures

Benefits:

  • best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
  • wellness resources
  • employee assistance programs
  • Savings Plan Options (401(k))
  • financial planning tools
  • life insurance
  • employee discounts
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships