CAT III Tagalog Linguist

Torden LLC; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security clearance firm is looking for qualified linguists to provide linguist support services to intelligence operations at Marine Corps Barracks Hawaii. The role involves processing Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data, accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation in Tagalog and potentially other languages. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and meet specific language proficiency requirements. This role is essential for ongoing real-world operations and requires candidates to work in a professional team environment.

Qualifications

• Transcription proficiency in Tagalog and additional languages like Yakan, Tausug, Maranao.
• Listening in target language dialect must be ILR Level 3.
• Working proficiency in English must be ILR Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide linguist support services to intelligence operations.
• Process Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data.
• Conduct accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation.

Skills

Transcription proficiency in Tagalog

Listening in target language dialect ILR Level 3

Working proficiency in English ILR Level 3

Ability to conduct accurate translation

Typing and computer skills

Ability to work in a professional atmosphere

Understanding conversations between educated native speakers

Job description

Torden is seeking qualified linguist professionals to provide linguist support services to intelligence operations with the objective of supporting on‑going, real‑world operations. In the capacity of a CAT III linguist, your mission will be processing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data. The CONUS IC program operates around the clock, 24/7. As such, linguists are assigned specific work shifts that may rotate at designated times throughout the year. Mission assignments are dependent on assigned missions and Government requirements. Location for support is Marine Corps Barracks Hawaii (MCBH).

Requirements

• Transcription proficiency in Tagalog and one or more of the following additional languages: Yakan, Tausug, Maranao, and/or Maguindanao.
• Listening in target language dialect must be ILR Level 3.
• Working proficiency in English must be 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

• Position requires TS/SCI with successful polygraph examination.
• Preferred: Individuals with an active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access and polygraph.
• 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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