Spanish Linguist & Translator — TS/SCI (Operational)

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks a Spanish Linguist/Translator to support a high-priority mission in Tucson, AZ. The role requires active DoD TS/SCI clearance and offers full-time employment contingent on contract award, with an anticipated September 2026 start date.

Responsibilities include interpretation for senior leaders, translating complex military and intelligence materials, and ensuring linguistic and security standards are met in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 4 (Full Professional Proficiency) in spoken and written Spanish per DLPT/FSI or equivalent.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in military/intelligence environments.
• Experience translating complex technical, intelligence, military, or law enforcement documents with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish-language simultaneous and consecutive interpretation during meetings, planning sessions, and interagency coordination.
• Translate operational, intelligence, and administrative documents from Spanish to English and vice versa.
• Review translations for terminology accuracy and contextual fidelity.
• Operate interpretation equipment during meetings and conferences.
• Maintain translation/interpretation records and comply with security requirements.
• Support operational planning and coordination between U.S. Government personnel and Spanish-speaking partners.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpretation

Translation

Consecutive interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sennheiser mics/equipment

Job description

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks a Spanish Linguist/Translator to support a high-priority mission in Tucson, AZ. The role requires active DoD TS/SCI clearance and offers full-time employment contingent on contract award, with an anticipated September 2026 start date.

Responsibilities include interpretation for senior leaders, translating complex military and intelligence materials, and ensuring linguistic and security standards are met in a dynamic defense environment.