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CAT III Chinese - Mandarin Linguist

Torden

HawaiiFull-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Hawaii
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

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TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Torden is hiring a CAT III Chinese - Mandarin Linguist. Torden is seeking qualified linguist professionals to support processing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data for worldwide missions. This program operates 24/7, and linguists are assigned specific work shifts that may rotate throughout the year.

Key focus areas include Support processing of SIGINT data for worldwide missions, Interpret and translate Mandarin communications to English, and Transcribe and accurately translate spoken content.

Successful candidates bring U.S. Citizenship, Pass CI Screening and Polygraph, and Active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI. Important skills include Chinese - Mandarin Interpretation, Chinese - Mandarin Reading Proficiency, Localization, English Working Proficiency, Transcription, and Typing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chinese - Mandarin InterpretationChinese - Mandarin Reading ProficiencyLocalizationEnglish Working ProficiencyTranscriptionTypingComputer SkillsThink QuicklyProfessional Atmosphere WorkCollaborationUnderstand Essentials of All Speech in Standard DialectBroad VocabularyFollow Essentials of Conversations Between Educated Native SpeakersUnderstand Radio BroadcastsUnderstand News Stories Similar to Wire Service ReportsUnderstand Oral ReportsUnderstand Public Addresses on Non-Technical Subjects

Qualifications

ILR Level 3 Target Language to EnglishPass U.S. Government Counterintelligence ScreeningPass PolygraphObtain TOP SECRET Security Clearance With SCI AccessU.S. CitizenshipActive Security ClearancesRecent CI InterviewsCurrent Polygraphs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Schofield Barracks, HI, USA | Salary | Full Time

| Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plans, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Torden is seeking qualified linguist professionals to support processing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data supporting worldwide missions. T his program operates around the clock, 24/7. As such, linguists are assigned specific work shifts that may rotate at designated times throughout the year.

Requirements:

  • Interpretation and Reading Proficiency in Chinese - Mandarin

  • Interpretation and translation from target language to English (ILR Level 3)

  • Working proficiency in English (ILR Level 3)

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation

  • Must have typing and computer skills

  • Must be able to think quickly and work in a professional atmosphere as part of a team

  • Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and have broad vocabulary to rarely require assistance for paraphrasing or explanation.

  • Ability to follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers

  • Ability to understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non-technical subjects.

Security Requirements:

  • Preferred: Individuals with an active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access

  • All candidates must pass a U.S. Government Counterintelligence (CI) screening and polygraph to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • Federal requirements mandate that all applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens. * Priority will be given to applicants with active security clearances, recent CI interviews, and current polygraphs.

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