CAT III Chinese - Mandarin Linguist

Torden LLC; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking qualified linguist professionals to support processing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data for worldwide missions. The position requires interpretation and reading proficiency in Chinese - Mandarin, as well as strong English skills (ILR Level 3). Candidates must be U.S. citizens and are preferred if they have an active TOP SECRET security clearance. The role involves working in specific shifts that may rotate throughout the year, ensuring continuous operational support.

Qualifications

• Interpretation and Reading Proficiency in Chinese - Mandarin.
• Working proficiency in English (ILR Level 3).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation.
• Ability to conduct accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation.
• Typing and computer skills are required.
• Ability to think quickly and work in a professional team environment.
• Understand the essentials of speech in a standard dialect with broad vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data.
• Work in specific shifts that may rotate throughout the year.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese reading

English ILR 3

Translation/ transcription/interpret

Typing and computer skills

Teamwork and quick thinking

Job description

Torden is seeking qualified linguist professionals to support processing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data supporting worldwide missions. This 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.